The median Behavioral Health Technician salary is $21.00 per hour, or $43,680 per year, based on 1,718 job postings across 85 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$21.00
Median hourly
$43,680
Annual salary
$17-$28
Pay range
85
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Behavioral Health Technician earns $21.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $19.00 and $23.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Brattleboro, VERMONT is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Las Vegas, NEVADA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-2.3%
Current median: $21.00/hr
Prior period: $21.50/hr
Job openings
+46.2%
532 recent postings
Previous period: 364 postings
Daily pay signal
$21.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Behavioral Health Technician postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $21.50/hr to $21.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$17.00
$35,360/yr
Median
$21.00
$43,680/yr
Top earners
$27.50
$57,200/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $21.00/hr | 512 |
Mar 2026 | $21.50/hr | 384 |
Feb 2026 | $21.50/hr | 120 |
Jan 2026 | $20.50/hr | 308 |
Dec 2025 | $21.00/hr | 291 |
Nov 2025 | $21.00/hr | 103 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
6 postings · 3 companies
$17.00
$17-$17
8 postings · 3 companies
$22.25
$20-$33
108 postings · 56 companies
$20.00
$18-$21
Estimated from national data
~$24.40
—
172 postings · 80 companies
$23.00
$22-$25
105 postings · 29 companies
$22.00
$21-$24
18 postings · 6 companies
$21.00
$21-$23
Estimated from national data
~$23.76
—
Estimated from national data
~$23.99
—
84 postings · 44 companies
$17.50
$17-$19
9 postings · 8 companies
$18.00
$17-$25
Estimated from national data
~$26.56
—
Estimated from national data
~$20.91
—
49 postings · 15 companies
$20.00
$20-$21
11 postings · 6 companies
$16.50
$17-$18
Estimated from national data
~$20.00
—
17 postings · 7 companies
$20.50
$17-$21
10 postings · 4 companies
$17.00
$17-$17
Estimated from national data
~$22.35
—
Estimated from national data
~$23.93
—
13 postings · 11 companies
$21.00
$19-$21
43 postings · 18 companies
$24.00
$19-$30
18 postings · 8 companies
$17.50
$18-$19
21 postings · 11 companies
$21.50
$20-$24
Estimated from national data
~$23.90
—
26 postings · 7 companies
$19.50
$20-$20
7 postings · 5 companies
$47.03
$34-$51
24 postings · 6 companies
$25.50
$23-$26
12 postings · 5 companies
$16.50
$17-$19
Estimated from national data
~$25.23
—
49 postings · 23 companies
$23.00
$21-$26
7 postings · 3 companies
$24.00
$22-$24
52 postings · 19 companies
$20.25
$18-$24
33 postings · 11 companies
$21.00
$20-$22
Estimated from national data
~$19.90
—
86 postings · 46 companies
$20.00
$17-$47
17 postings · 10 companies
$54.72
$52-$57
Estimated from national data
~$22.29
—
191 postings · 76 companies
$21.50
$19-$23
Estimated from national data
~$25.13
—
Estimated from national data
~$22.59
—
10 postings · 3 companies
$22.50
$19-$26
18 postings · 9 companies
$18.00
$16-$20
61 postings · 17 companies
$19.50
$17-$21
20 postings · 10 companies
$18.50
$18-$20
13 postings · 7 companies
$64.42
$63-$66
16 postings · 8 companies
$20.50
$19-$21
36 postings · 17 companies
$23.50
$24-$25
Estimated from national data
~$24.53
—
13 postings · 4 companies
$19.50
$19-$20
Estimated from national data
~$22.26
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Behavioral Health Technician salaries.
Brattleboro
Vermont · 13 postings
$64.42/hr
Edmond
Oklahoma · 15 postings
$55.64/hr
Cleveland
Ohio · 39 postings
$47.14/hr
Vallejo
California · 20 postings
$37.00/hr
Omaha
Nebraska · 20 postings
$25.50/hr
Las Vegas
Nevada · 10 postings
$16.50/hr
Worcester
Massachusetts · 11 postings
$17.50/hr
Houston
Texas · 12 postings
$17.75/hr
West Kill
New York · 14 postings
$18.00/hr
Castle Rock
Colorado · 10 postings
$18.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Behavioral Health Technician positions.
Kaiser Permanente
8 postings
$79.07/hr
Care Career
5 postings
$69.27/hr
Wellspring Nurse Source
6 postings
$63.30/hr
Vivian Health
5 postings
$49.96/hr
Gqr Healthcare
7 postings
$47.03/hr
Genesis Recovery And Wellness Of Ohio
5 postings
$15.50/hr
Bradford Health Services
7 postings
$16.00/hr
Hickory Recovery Network
7 postings
$16.50/hr
Westcare
10 postings
$16.50/hr
Marty's Orchid House
7 postings
$17.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Health Technician | 502 | $20.25/hr |
| Behavioral Health Technician (bht) | 89 | $21.00/hr |
| Behavioral Health Rn | 57 | $51.44/hr |
| Mental Health Technician | 35 | $21.50/hr |
| Aba Behavioral Health Technician (bht) | 33 | $21.50/hr |
| Behavioral Health Technician (entry-level) | 22 | $21.00/hr |
| Behavioral Health Technician (entry Level) | 16 | $20.50/hr |
| Overnight Behavioral Health Technician | 13 | $19.00/hr |
| Pediatric Behavioral Health Rn | 12 | $64.42/hr |
| Behavioral Health House Supervisor | 11 | $68.36/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Behavioral Health Technician salaries.
FAQ
The median Behavioral Health Technician salary is $21.00 per hour, or $43,680 annually. Pay ranges from $17.00/hr (10th percentile) to $27.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,718 job postings, the highest paying states for Behavioral Health Technicians include Vermont, Oklahoma, Montana. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,718 Behavioral Health Technician job postings across 85 states, from 608 different healthcare employers.
Behavioral Health Technician pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Behavioral Health Technician pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2.3%.
Behavioral Health Technician pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.50 to $6.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Brattleboro offer $64.42/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $16.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Behavioral Health Technicians typically earn around $17.00 to $19.00 per hour ($35,360 to $39,520 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $21.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,718 active postings with listed compensation for Behavioral Health Technician. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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