What is the salary of a Behavior Health Specialist? In the United States, a Behavior Health Specialist earns an average salary of $136,111. The salary range for a Behavior Health Specialist is usually between $54,691 and $151,647 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $163,560. The highest Behavior Health Specialist salary in the United States was $183,412. The average hourly pay for a Behavior Health Specialist is $65.44.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Behavior Health Specialist salary are California, with an average salary of $131,446, followed by Oregon, with an average salary of $69,359, and Michigan, with an average salary of $65,110. Employers paying the highest salary for a Behavior Health Specialist job are Mt. Diablo Unified (CA), Bakersfield City (CA) and Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation (IN).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Mt. Diablo Unified, CA | $132,869 |
| Bakersfield City, CA | $114,354 |
| Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation, IN | $52,663 |
| Fond du Lac County, WI | $37,343 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Behavior Analyst | $85,865 |
| Behavior Specialist | $63,086 |
| Behavioral Specialist | $51,369 |
| Behavior Interventionist | $61,889 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | $84,936 |
| Behavior Technician | $29,686 |
| Behavior Support Specialist | $51,187 |
| Behavior Coach | $46,316 |
| Behavior Intervention Specialist | $65,295 |
| Behavioral Health Counselor | $46,837 |
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| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $131,446 | 26 |
| Indiana | $32,360 | 8 |
| Maryland | $64,763 | 2 |
| Michigan | $65,110 | 1 |
| Oregon | $69,359 | 123 |
| Wisconsin | $37,344 | 2 |