Behavioral Analyst Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavioral Analyst in the United States is $66,877 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,943
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,477 to $75,810
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,918
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Behavioral Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $75,810 $6,317 $1,458 $36
Average $66,877 $5,573 $1,286 $32
25th Percentile $57,477 $4,790 $1,105 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Behavioral Analyst Salaries

A Behavioral Analyst'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 Behavioral Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavioral Analyst'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): $61,183
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,835
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,490
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,472
  • Expert (over 8 years): $135,976
Levels Salary
Intake Co... Level Behavioral Analyst$61,183
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Analyst$68,835
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Analyst$88,490
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Analyst$102,472
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Analyst$135,976
$61,183 0 yr
$68,835 < 2 yrs
$88,490 2-4 yrs
$102,472 5-8 yrs
$135,976 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Behavioral Analysts

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:

  • San Jose: $84,351
  • San Francisco: $83,428
  • Oakland: $81,670

What Skills Can Increase a Behavioral Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 18.99% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 2.57% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 18.99%
Programming 2.57%
Pediatric 1.89%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Behavioral Analyst's salary.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Analysis and Assessment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Integrity
$69,552
4%
Analysis and Assessment
$69,552
4%
Listening
$69,552
4%
Decision Making
$68,883
3%
Initiative
$68,883
3%
Teamwork
$68,883
3%
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Behavioral Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavioral Analyst'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Behavioral Analyst

Salaries for a Behavioral Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,050 in 2023 to around $67,882 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Behavioral Analyst salary trends, .

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