Behavioral Health Therapist Salary in Sacramento, CA

How much does a Behavioral Health Therapist make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Behavioral Health Therapist in Sacramento, CA is $44,780. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,425 to $50,682, with most professionals earning between $36,460 and $56,057.

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What does a Behavioral Health Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Therapist

Participate in ongoing training in behavioral health issues and provide consultation and training to primary care and dental clinic staff in mental health and behavioral medicine topics including communication skills, brief interventions, counseling skills, motivational interviewing, medication use and misuse, substance abuse, wellness, rehabilitation, recovery and self-sufficiency.

February 02, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in behavioral health assessment and treatment of substance use disorder, mental health, and co-occurring disorder interventions and applications with a focus on evidence based practices.

February 24, 2023

Documenting patient information and care in the medical record to ensure accurate documentation of course of treatment as it pertains to the billing process.

April 01, 2023

Maintains effective communications with patients, families, team members and managers as evidenced by mutual support, open communication, trust and support.

April 06, 2023

Performs professional mental health and addictions therapy and related duties in the treatment of clients having psychologically related problems.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Behavioral Health Therapist in Sacramento, CA

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50682

44780

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44820

What is the average salary for Behavioral Health Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Health Therapist in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Behavioral Health Therapist ranges from $40,425 to $50,682 with the average base salary of $44,780. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,459 to $50,740 with the average total cash compensation of $44,820.

View Average Salary for Behavioral Health Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$44,780	$40,425 - $50,682
Bonus	$40	$34 - $58
Total Pay	$44,820	$40,459 - $50,740

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Behavioral Health Therapist Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,436 - $50,696	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,391 - $50,640	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,965 - $50,106	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,950 - $52,595	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,047 - $53,970	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,439 - $53,208	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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