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Behavior technician salary in California, 2026

How much does a Behavior Technician make in California?

Average base salary

$23.28
8%
above national average
Average $23.28
Low $19.37
High $27.99

The average salary for a behavior technician is $23.28 per hour in California. 27.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 29, 2026).

Behavior Technician job openings in California

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Behavior Technician
MeBe3.4out of 5 stars.
San Jose, CA
$23 - $27 an hour
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Behavior Technician in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
VieMed, LLC
 
$105,518per year
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National Care Advisors
 
$105,040per year
San Francisco Department of Pu...
 
$98,638per year
GQR
 
$93,600per year
All's Well
 
$86,000per year
Marathon Staffing
 
$85,360per year

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Highest paying cities for Behavior Technicians near California

  1. Fremont, CA
    $25.53 per hour
  2. Orange, CA
    $23.88 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $23.46 per hour
  4. Citrus Heights, CA
    $23.19 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $23.05 per hour

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The average salary for a Behavior Technician is $23.28 per hour in California. This figure is based on 27.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Behavior Technician salaries in California typically range between a low of $19.37 and a high of $27.99 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Behavior Technician in California include Fremont, CA at $25.53 per hour, Orange, CA at $23.88 per hour, and Los Angeles, CA at $23.46 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Behavior Technician in California include VieMed, LLC ($105,518 per year) and National Care Advisors ($105,040 per year).

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