What is the salary of a Behavior Specialist? In the United States, a Behavior Specialist earns an average salary of $68,745. The salary range for a Behavior Specialist is usually between $52,611 and $101,999 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $128,573. The highest Behavior Specialist salary in the United States was $299,165. The average hourly pay for a Behavior Specialist is $33.05.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Behavior Specialist salary are California, with an average salary of $103,259, followed by Nevada, with an average salary of $96,417, and Maryland, with an average salary of $85,665. Employers paying the highest salary for a Behavior Specialist job are Ceres Unified (CA), Pittsburg Unified (CA) and Etiwanda Elementary (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Ceres Unified, CA | $154,362 |
| Pittsburg Unified, CA | $153,387 |
| Etiwanda Elementary, CA | $148,174 |
| Alum Rock Union Elementary, CA | $144,031 |
| Manteca Unified, CA | $143,663 |
| Escondido Union High, CA | $142,307 |
| Newport-Mesa Unified, CA | $140,515 |
| Palo Alto Unified, CA | $133,441 |
| Placer County Office of Education, CA | $131,543 |
| Alameda Unified, CA | $130,966 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Behavior Analyst | $73,884 |
| Behavior Interventionist | $47,985 |
| Behavioral Specialist | $52,671 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | $70,251 |
| Behavior Technician | $41,179 |
| Behavior Intervention Specialist | $53,505 |
| Behavior Support Specialist | $57,719 |
| Behavioral Health Counselor | $43,525 |
| Behavioral Health Coordinator | $122,200 |
| Behavioral Health Supervisor | $103,536 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Behavior Specialist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $45,767 | 7 |
| Arizona | $57,978 | 1 |
| California | $103,259 | 257 |
| Colorado | $70,117 | 7 |
| Connecticut | $69,431 | 1 |
| Florida | $58,935 | 93 |
| Indiana | $49,248 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $42,129 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $58,029 | 68 |
| Maryland | $85,665 | 15 |
| North Carolina | $30,250 | 1 |
| Nevada | $96,417 | 5 |
| Ohio | $33,354 | 2 |
| Oregon | $69,522 | 6 |
| Rhode Island | $41,624 | 12 |
| South Carolina | $87,824 | 2 |
| South Dakota | $54,084 | 1 |
| Tennessee | $41,584 | 11 |
| Texas | $21,728 | 2 |
| Utah | $56,199 | 14 |
| Virginia | $54,409 | 42 |
| Vermont | $60,581 | 26 |
