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Behavior technician salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Behavior Technician make in California?

Average base salary

$23.14
8%
above national average
Average $23.14
Low $19.33
High $27.70

The average salary for a behavior technician is $23.14 per hour in California. 28.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Behavior Technician job openings in California

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Behavioral health technician
Manifest Recovery
Fountain Valley, CA
$18 - $20 an hour
Full-time
6 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
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San Francisco Department of Pu...
 
$98,638per year
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GQR
 
$93,600per year
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All's Well
 
$86,000per year
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Marathon Staffing
 
$85,360per year
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Highest paying cities for Behavior Technicians near California

  1. Fremont, CA
    $25.39 per hour
  2. San Jose, CA
    $25.38 per hour
  3. Irvine, CA
    $23.47 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $23.35 per hour
  5. Thousand Oaks, CA
    $22.88 per hour

Where can a Behavior Technician earn more?

Compare salaries for Behavior Technicians in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Behavior Technician get paid in California?

Entry Level Behavior Technician

Job openings
Average $46,499 per year