Behavioral Health Technicians

Behavioral health technicians in the U.S earned salaries that ranged from $41,000 to $57,000 in 2024, according to Glassdoor.com. The national average salary for this profession was $52,000. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that psychiatric technicians, a job that has similar duties and goals to that of behavioral health technicians, earned salaries that ranged from $31,150 to $59,990 in May 2023. Those who worked for psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals, earned higher average salaries ($44,110) than those who worked for residential intellectual and developmental disability, mental health, and substance abuse facilities ($36,810).

Behavioral health technicians who are employed full time typically receive employment benefits such as health insurance, paid sick leave and vacation, as well as other employment benefits. Those who work for state government organizations may be able to access financial assistance for advanced education and professional development programs.