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Behavior technician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Behavior Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.40
Average $21.40
Low $16.33
High $28.05

The average salary for a behavior technician is $21.40 per hour in the United States. 109.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Behavior Technician job openings in United States

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Behavior Technician
Our Child Therapy4out of 5 stars.
Chesapeake, VA
$24 - $28 an hour
Part-time
50 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Behavior Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Telnet
 
$120,640per year
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Tutor Me Education
 
$117,867per year
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Autohaus on Edens
 
$112,500per year
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SkyBridge Resources
 
$112,320per year
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National Care Advisors
 
$105,040per year
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VIR Consultant LLC
 
$98,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Behavior Technicians near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $23.31 per hour
  2. San Diego, CA
    $22.81 per hour
  3. Huntington Beach, CA
    $21.94 per hour
  4. Philadelphia, PA
    $21.21 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $20.97 per hour

Where can a Behavior Technician earn more?

Compare salaries for Behavior Technicians in different locations
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Entry Level Behavior Technician

Job openings
Average $45,999 per year