Behavioral Health Technician Salary Guide
Average Behavioral Health Technician Salary
$22.12/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Technician is $22.12 per hour. This is 97% lower than the practicing US average of $43.64.
Last updated on May 16, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Behavioral Health Technician compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$22.12/hour
97% lower than the practicing US average.
$43.64/hour
United States
Where do Behavioral Health Technicians get paid the most?
State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Colorado | $45 | $54 |
North Carolina | $43 | $48 |
Illinois | $35 | $52 |
Georgia | $33 | $42 |
Connecticut | $33 | $100 |
Pennsylvania | $26 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Technician jobs?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Matrix Providers | $28 | $31 |
St. Luke's Health System | $22 | $22 |
Chicago Behavioral Hospital | $22 | $22 |
The Valley Health System | $17 | $17 |
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $17 | $17 |
Select Medical | $16 | $16 |
Ridgeview Institute Monroe | $16 | $16 |
Ridgeview Institute Smyrna | $15 | $15 |
Last updated on May 16, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Behavioral Health Technician?
Earning your Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technicians (NCPT-AAPT) often increases your salary potential as a behavioral health technician or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.
Can having a Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technicians (NCPT-AAPT) boost my salary as a Behavioral Health Technician?
Yes, having a Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technicians (NCPT-AAPT) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a behavioral health technician.
Where can I learn more about working as a Behavioral Health Tech?
Take a look at Vivian's Behavioral Health Tech Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.