Behavior Specialist Salary in Missouri

How much does a Behavior Specialist make in Missouri?

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual pay of Behavior Specialist in Missouri is $68,830. While Salary.com is seeing that Behavior Specialist salary in Missouri can go up to $79,035 or down to $53,321, but most earn between $60,712 and $74,172. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills and your experience levels. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Behavior Specialist Salaries by Percentile
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Salary 		Monthly
Pay 		Weekly
Pay 		Hourly
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75th Percentile $74,172 $6,181 $1,426 $36
Average $68,830 $5,736 $1,324 $33
25th Percentile $60,712 $5,059 $1,168 $29
25% $60,712 10% $53,321 90% $79,035 75% $74,172 $68,830 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Highest Paying Cities for Behavior Specialist in Missouri

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the Behavior Specialist profession are Kansas City, Riverside, Waldron, Independence, Liberty, Allendale, Kirksville, Brashear, Coatsville, and Gibbs.

Cities Salary
Kansas City $70,612
Riverside $70,612
Waldron $70,547
Independence $70,532
Liberty $70,496
Allendale $70,402
Kirksville $70,402
Brashear $70,402
Coatsville $70,402
Gibbs $70,402

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What does Behavior Specialist do?

Behavior Specialist conducts psychological/behavioral assessments for assigned patients. Designs, implements and evaluates behavior intervention plans. Being a Behavior Specialist provides ongoing training to clinical staff in the implementation and management of behavior programs. Requires a master's degree in behavioral analysis or related field. Additionally, Behavior Specialist may require certification as a Board Certified Behavior Specialist (BCBA). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Behavior Specialist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Behavior Specialist typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2026 Salary.com)... View full job description

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