Behavioral Health Coach Salary in the United States

How much does a Behavioral Health Coach make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavioral Health Coach in the United States is $68,158 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,592
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,577 to $77,284
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,854
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Behavioral Health Coach Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,284 $6,440 $1,486 $37
Average $68,158 $5,680 $1,311 $33
25th Percentile $58,577 $4,881 $1,126 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Behavioral Health Coach Salaries

A Behavioral Health Coach'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 Health Coach Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavioral Health Coach'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): $67,227
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $67,892
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,824
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,446
  • Expert (over 8 years): $73,355
Levels Salary
Entry Level Behavioral Health Coach$67,227
Intermediate Level Behavioral Health Coach$67,892
Senior Level Behavioral Health Coach$68,824
Specialist Level Behavioral Health Coach$70,446
Expert Level Behavioral Health Coach$73,355
$67,227 0 yr
$67,892 < 2 yrs
$68,824 2-4 yrs
$70,446 5-8 yrs
$73,355 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Behavioral Health Coaches

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: $85,968
  • San Francisco: $85,123
  • Oakland: $83,235

What Skills Can Increase a Behavioral Health Coach'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 Health Coach'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
$70,885
4%
Analysis and Assessment
$70,885
4%
Listening
$70,885
4%
Decision Making
$70,203
3%
Initiative
$70,203
3%
Teamwork
$70,203
3%
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Behavioral Health Coach Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavioral Health Coach'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Behavioral Health Coach

Salaries for a Behavioral Health Coach can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,387 in 2023 to around $69,178 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Behavioral Health Coach salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Behavioral Health Coach Over Time

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