Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Worcester, MA

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$47.94/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Worcester, MA is $47.94 per hour. This is 39% lower than the Massachusetts average of $66.52.

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Worcester, MA compared to State and National Averages

$47.94/hour

Worcester, MA

This is equal to the US average

$66.52/hour

Massachusetts

28% higher than the US average.

$47.70/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Worcester Compare to Other Cities

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Exeter, New Hampshire

$36/hour

This is 100% lower than the Worcester average of $71.57.

Hampton, New Hampshire

--/hour

Dover, New Hampshire

$34/hour

This is 108% lower than the Worcester average of $71.57.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Framingham, Massachusetts pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Belmont, Massachusetts ($46) and Stoughton, Massachusetts ($46). Framingham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Worcester, MA average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $48 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 31% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts	$63	$73
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts	$46	$71

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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