What are the main factors that influence a Behavior Therapist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Behavior Therapist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Behavior Therapist roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Behavior Therapist's salary?

A Behavior Therapist's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,908 for beginners, reaching about $69,329 at mid-level, and approach $72,258 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Behavior Therapist?

Behavior Therapist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Behavior Therapist roles are District of Columbia $73,634, California $73,355, Massachusetts $72,377. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Behavior Therapist roles make?

Salaries for Behavior Therapist level roles vary by specialization: Behavior Therapist Autism: $133,942; Dialectical Behavior Therapist: $98,587; Behavior Therapist Course Paid ABA Training: $72,041; Behavior Analyst: $70,633; ABA Behavior Therapist: $70,536.

Behavior Therapist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Behavior Therapist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavior Therapist in Delaware is $67,350 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Behavior Therapist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,102
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,702 to $73,501
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,830

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Behavior Therapist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,501	$6,125	$1,413	$35
Average	$67,350	$5,612	$1,295	$32
25th Percentile	$58,702	$4,892	$1,129	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Behavior Therapist Salaries

A Behavior Therapist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Behavior Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavior Therapist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,908
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,509
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,329
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,814
Expert (over 8 years): $72,258

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Behavior Therapist	$65,908
Intermediate Level Behavior Therapist	$66,509
Senior Level Behavior Therapist	$69,329
Specialist Level Behavior Therapist	$71,814
Expert Level Behavior Therapist	$72,258

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How Do Behavior Therapist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Behavior Therapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,634.
California: $73,355.
Massachusetts: $72,377.

District of Columbia $73,634 California $73,355 Massachusetts $72,377 Washington $72,111 New Jersey $72,085 Alaska $71,992 Connecticut $71,074 New York $70,701

Hawaii $69,511 Rhode Island $68,952 Maryland $68,573 Minnesota $68,054 Colorado $67,855 Illinois $67,788 Oregon $67,536 Delaware $67,350

New Hampshire $67,232 Virginia $66,970 Pennsylvania $66,206 Nevada $65,820 North Dakota $65,694 Michigan $65,494 Wisconsin $65,421 Vermont $65,275

Texas $64,869 Maine $64,842 Arizona $64,802 Ohio $64,756 Georgia $64,144 Indiana $63,838 Wyoming $63,778 Utah $63,685

Iowa $63,645 Kansas $63,326 Louisiana $63,233 North Carolina $63,200 Missouri $63,186 Florida $62,927 Montana $62,787 Nebraska $62,654

Kentucky $62,581 South Carolina $62,315 Tennessee $62,149 Idaho $62,082 New Mexico $61,597 Oklahoma $61,490 Alabama $61,098 South Dakota $60,440

Arkansas $60,081 West Virginia $59,888 Mississippi $59,309

Top Paying Cities for Behavior Therapists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $67,046
Little Creek: $67,537
Magnolia: $67,440

Lincoln, DE $67,046 Little Creek, DE $67,537 Magnolia, DE $67,440 Milford, DE $67,217 Marydel, DE $67,327 Millsboro, DE $66,765 Millville, DE $66,868 Milton, DE $66,984

Nassau, DE $67,032 Ocean View, DE $66,857 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,985 Seaford, DE $67,023 Selbyville, DE $66,746 Smyrna, DE $67,584 Viola, DE $67,272 Woodside, DE $67,453

Bear, DE $67,298 Newark, DE $67,272 Claymont, DE $67,410 Delaware City, DE $67,340 Hockessin, DE $67,266 Kirkwood, DE $67,327 Middletown, DE $67,353 Montchanin, DE $67,282

New Castle, DE $67,292 Odessa, DE $67,386 Port Penn, DE $67,431 Rockland, DE $67,288 Saint Georges, DE $67,332 Townsend, DE $67,435 Winterthur, DE $67,296 Lewes, DE $67,010

Wilmington, DE $67,270 Dover, DE $67,537 Dover Afb, DE $67,181 Bethany Beach, DE $66,786 Bethel, DE $66,855 Bridgeville, DE $67,013 Camden Wyoming, DE $67,347 Cheswold, DE $67,515

Clayton, DE $67,517 Dagsboro, DE $66,740 Delmar, DE $66,633 Ellendale, DE $66,835 Felton, DE $67,211 Fenwick Island, DE $66,754 Frankford, DE $66,638 Frederica, DE $67,278

Georgetown, DE $66,714 Greenwood, DE $67,024 Harbeson, DE $66,786 Harrington, DE $67,126 Hartly, DE $67,335 Houston, DE $67,030 Kenton, DE $67,520 Laurel, DE $66,674

Yorklyn, DE $67,286

Behavior Therapist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Behavior Therapist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Behavior Therapist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Behavior Therapist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Behavior Therapist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$77,452	$37.0	15%

Behavior Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavior Therapist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$58,702

Average $67,350/year

$73,501

$4,892

Average $5,612/month

$6,125

$1,129

Average $1,295/week

$1,413

$28

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,501	$6,125	$1,413	$35
Average	$67,350	$5,612	$1,295	$32
25th Percentile	$58,702	$4,892	$1,129	$28

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