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Behavioral specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Behavioral Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.86
Average $23.86
Low $13.62
High $41.79

The average salary for a behavioral specialist is $23.86 per hour in the United States. 16.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Behavioral Specialist job openings in United States

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Behavioral Specialist (Paid Tr...
Laguna Niguel, CA
$21.18 - $28.42 an hour
Part-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Behavioral Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Headway (NY)
 
$429,000per year
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Allina Health
 
$357,105per year
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County of San Mateo
 
$330,307per year
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Aura Staffing Partners
 
$325,000per year
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Royalty Staffing
 
$315,000per year
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OpenLoop
 
$301,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Behavioral Specialists near United States

  1. Pittsburgh, PA
    $31.12 per hour
  2. Hillsboro, OR
    $27.86 per hour
  3. Oakland, CA
    $27.75 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $26.16 per hour
  5. Pomona, CA
    $24.58 per hour

Where can a Behavioral Specialist earn more?

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