Mental Health Technician Salary
Average Mental Health Technician Salary
$14.28 hourlyTo create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
How much does a Mental Health Technician make?
Mental health technicians make $29,710 per year on average, or $14.28 per hour, in the United States. Mental health technicians on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $23,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $37,000.
Location impacts how much a mental health technician can expect to make. Mental health technicians make the most in Vermont, California, Washington, Oregon, and Montana.
Highest Paying States For Mental Health Technicians
The darker areas on the map show where mental health technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Mental Health Technician average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $45,904 | $22.07 | 182 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $36,816 | $17.70 | 2,115 |
| 3 | Maine | $35,221 | $16.93 | 246 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $34,261 | $16.47 | 1,624 |
| 5 | California | $41,348 | $19.88 | 4,884 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $33,419 | $16.07 | 1,299 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $36,305 | $17.45 | 154 |
| 8 | Oregon | $40,250 | $19.35 | 450 |
| 9 | Washington | $40,513 | $19.48 | 729 |
| 10 | Montana | $38,628 | $18.57 | 140 |
| 11 | Illinois | $35,191 | $16.92 | 2,070 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $35,038 | $16.85 | 350 |
| 13 | Nevada | $34,543 | $16.61 | 348 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $34,793 | $16.73 | 262 |
| 15 | Kansas | $32,862 | $15.80 | 539 |
| 16 | Michigan | $30,327 | $14.58 | 1,977 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $36,129 | $17.37 | 168 |
| 18 | Colorado | $34,402 | $16.54 | 1,046 |
| 19 | Iowa | $30,284 | $14.56 | 822 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $29,006 | $13.95 | 653 |
| 21 | Ohio | $29,464 | $14.17 | 2,305 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $31,934 | $15.35 | 96 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $33,996 | $16.34 | 482 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $30,599 | $14.71 | 392 |
| 25 | Arizona | $29,821 | $14.34 | 1,305 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $32,038 | $15.40 | 176 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $32,373 | $15.56 | 274 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $29,307 | $14.09 | 199 |
| 29 | Missouri | $28,159 | $13.54 | 1,405 |
| 30 | New York | $33,354 | $16.04 | 1,702 |
| 31 | Utah | $30,109 | $14.48 | 568 |
| 32 | Indiana | $26,839 | $12.90 | 1,888 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $32,915 | $15.82 | 1,101 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $26,342 | $12.66 | 1,634 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $29,189 | $14.03 | 219 |
| 36 | Virginia | $29,758 | $14.31 | 1,621 |
| 37 | Texas | $27,384 | $13.17 | 3,778 |
| 38 | Idaho | $27,290 | $13.12 | 327 |
| 39 | Alaska | $26,896 | $12.93 | 197 |
| 40 | Alabama | $25,554 | $12.29 | 912 |
| 41 | Delaware | $27,073 | $13.02 | 231 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $25,117 | $12.08 | 2,212 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $25,222 | $12.13 | 641 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $29,677 | $14.27 | 207 |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $26,575 | $12.78 | 1,795 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $25,027 | $12.03 | 706 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $25,891 | $12.45 | 776 |
| 48 | Georgia | $26,355 | $12.67 | 1,475 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $23,189 | $11.15 | 740 |
| 50 | Maryland | $23,363 | $11.23 | 1,239 |
| 51 | Florida | $23,387 | $11.24 | 2,645 |
Highest Paying Cities For Mental Health Technicians
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento, CA | $42,658 | $20.51 |
| 2 | Eugene, OR | $40,577 | $19.51 |
| 3 | Lowell, MA | $37,133 | $17.85 |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | $35,282 | $16.96 |
| 5 | Omaha, NE | $34,982 | $16.82 |
| 6 | Las Vegas, NV | $34,386 | $16.53 |
| 7 | Aurora, CO | $34,347 | $16.51 |
| 8 | Pontiac, MI | $30,413 | $14.62 |
| 9 | Toledo, OH | $30,247 | $14.54 |
| 10 | Portsmouth, VA | $29,160 | $14.02 |
| 11 | Kansas City, MO | $28,600 | $13.75 |
| 12 | McKinney, TX | $27,793 | $13.36 |
| 13 | Fort Wayne, IN | $27,335 | $13.14 |
| 14 | Memphis, TN | $26,627 | $12.80 |
| 15 | Philadelphia, PA | $26,386 | $12.69 |
Mental Health Technician Salary Details
What is a Mental Health Technician's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $29,710 | $2,476 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapist | $52,984 | $4,415 | $25.47 | 159,770 |
| Residence Counselor | $34,238 | $2,853 | $16.46 | 78,872 |
| Counselor/Art Therapist | $53,729 | $4,477 | $25.83 | 80,647 |
| Residential Counselor | $32,158 | $2,680 | $15.46 | 81,287 |
| In Home Therapist | $47,492 | $3,958 | $22.83 | 113,993 |
| Psychiatric Technician | $37,103 | $3,092 | $17.84 | 64,888 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Mental Health Technicians The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prime Healthcare | $39,013 | $18.76 | 68 |
| 2 | Washington State University | $36,161 | $17.39 | |
| 3 | PeaceHealth | $35,405 | $17.02 | 30 |
| 4 | Broward Health | $32,679 | $15.71 | 18 |
| 5 | Texas Health Resources | $32,015 | $15.39 | 68 |
| 6 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $31,265 | $15.03 | 35 |
| 7 | Conemaugh Health System | $31,167 | $14.98 | 6 |
| 8 | RWJBarnabas Health | $31,131 | $14.97 | 182 |
| 9 | WakeMed | $31,049 | $14.93 | 1437 |
| 10 | Baptist Health | $31,009 | $14.91 | |
| 11 | Akron Children's Hospital | $30,887 | $14.85 | 33 |
| 12 | Washington Health System | $30,873 | $14.84 | |
| 13 | CHKD Thrift Store | $30,758 | $14.79 | 46 |
| 14 | Baptist Health Care | $30,678 | $14.75 | 80 |
| 15 | Logan Health | $30,581 | $14.70 | |
| 16 | Cooper University Health Care | $30,570 | $14.70 | 26 |
| 17 | Piedmont Healthcare | $30,558 | $14.69 | 91 |
| 18 | INTEGRIS Health | $30,320 | $14.58 | 74 |
| 19 | Lowell General Hospital | $30,188 | $14.51 | 6 |
| 20 | HealthTrust | $30,162 | $14.50 | 30 |
Mental Health Technician Salary Trends
Average Mental Health Technician Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Mental Health Technician Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,700 | $14.28 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $28,700 | $13.77 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $27,900 | $13.40 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $26,900 | $12.91 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $26,300 | $12.63 | -0.5% |
Recently Added Mental Health Technician Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidspeace | Mental Health Technician Direct Care Hospital | Schnecksville, PA | 06/01/2022 | $34,436 |
| Lifelong Medical Care | Mental Health Technician/Clinic Attendant | Oakland, CA | 05/31/2022 | $45,914 |
| Care Hawaii Inc. | Mental Health Technician (Palekana Group Home | Urban Honolulu, HI | 05/29/2022 | $27,131 |
| Elevate | Mental Health Tech-SIL | Sheboygan, WI | 05/27/2022 | $31,305 |
| Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services | Mental Health Technician | Norman, OK | 05/27/2022 | $28,288 |
| Alternative Services Inc.-Northeast | 3Rd Shift-Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (Mhrt) | Auburn, ME | 05/26/2022 | $35,479 |
| Maxim Healthcare Staffing | Mental Health Technician | Cambridge, MA | 05/25/2022 | $52,175 |
| Harsha Behavioral Center | PRN Mental Health Technician's at Harsha Behavioral Center | Terre Haute, IN | 05/25/2022 | $27,131 |
| Help at Home | Mental Health Tech | Union City, GA | 05/25/2022 | $25,044 |
| La Valley Recovery | Mental Health Technician | Los Angeles, CA | 05/24/2022 | $37,566 |
Mental Health Technician Salaries FAQs
What state pays Mental Health Technicians the most?
Vermont pays Mental Health Technicians the most in the United States, with an average salary of $45,904 per year, or $22.07 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Mental Health Technician?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Mental Health Technician if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $41,348 per year.
What type of Mental Health Technician gets paid the most?
Mental Health Nurse gets paid the most. Mental Health Nurse made a median salary of $59,692. The best-paid 10 percent make $78,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $45,000.
How much do mental health techs make an hour?
Mental health techs make approximately $17 an hour. A technician's wage can vary due to location of employment and education.
While larger cities typically pay more for mental health technicians, not all large markets are the same. A mental health tech in Chicago can expect to earn approximately $18 per hour, while techs working in San Francisco will earn close to $21per hour. This discrepancy in the hourly wage reflects the cost of living in both cities.
What is the salary of a behavioral health technician?
The average annual salary for a mental health technician is approximately $35,000. A technician's wage can vary due to location of employment and education. While larger cities typically pay more for mental health technicians, not all large markets are the same.
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