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

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

How does experience change a Lead Behavior Technician's salary?

A Lead Behavior Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,929 for beginners, reaching about $45,110 at mid-level, and approach $45,821 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Behavior Technician?

Lead Behavior Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Behavior Technician roles are District of Columbia $47,314, California $47,135, Massachusetts $46,506. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Behavior Technician roles make?

Salaries for Lead Behavior Technician level roles vary by specialization: Behavior Health Technician: $73,088; Registered Behavior Technician-Applied Behavior Analysis: $72,549; Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician: $71,896; Registered Behavior Technician: $67,671; Certified Behavior Technician: $52,817.

Lead Behavior Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Behavior Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Behavior Technician in Delaware is $43,276 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,810
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,571 to $47,743
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,287

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Lead Behavior Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,743	$3,979	$918	$23
Average	$43,276	$3,606	$832	$21
25th Percentile	$38,571	$3,214	$742	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Behavior Technician Salaries

A Lead Behavior Technician'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 Lead Behavior Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Behavior Technician'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): $43,929
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,256
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,110
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,679
Expert (over 8 years): $45,821

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Behavior Technician	$43,929
Intermediate Level Lead Behavior Technician	$44,256
Senior Level Lead Behavior Technician	$45,110
Specialist Level Lead Behavior Technician	$45,679
Expert Level Lead Behavior Technician	$45,821

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How Do Lead Behavior Technician 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 Lead Behavior Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,314.
California: $47,135.
Massachusetts: $46,506.

District of Columbia $47,314 California $47,135 Massachusetts $46,506 Washington $46,336 New Jersey $46,318 Alaska $46,259 Connecticut $45,669 New York $45,430

Hawaii $44,665 Rhode Island $44,306 Maryland $44,062 Minnesota $43,729 Colorado $43,601 Illinois $43,558 Oregon $43,395 Delaware $43,276

New Hampshire $43,201 Virginia $43,032 Pennsylvania $42,541 Nevada $42,293 North Dakota $42,212 Michigan $42,084 Wisconsin $42,037 Vermont $41,943

Texas $41,682 Maine $41,665 Arizona $41,639 Ohio $41,609 Georgia $41,216 Indiana $41,020 Wyoming $40,981 Utah $40,921

Iowa $40,896 Kansas $40,690 Louisiana $40,631 North Carolina $40,609 Missouri $40,601 Florida $40,434 Montana $40,344 Nebraska $40,259

Kentucky $40,212 South Carolina $40,041 Tennessee $39,934 Idaho $39,891 New Mexico $39,579 Oklahoma $39,511 Alabama $39,259 South Dakota $38,836

Arkansas $38,605 West Virginia $38,481 Mississippi $38,109

Top Paying Cities for Lead Behavior Technicians

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: $44,789
Little Creek: $44,374
Magnolia: $44,558

Lincoln, DE $44,789 Little Creek, DE $44,374 Magnolia, DE $44,558 Milford, DE $44,789 Marydel, DE $44,207 Millsboro, DE $44,789 Millville, DE $45,088 Milton, DE $44,789

Nassau, DE $44,789 Ocean View, DE $45,088 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,088 Seaford, DE $44,318 Selbyville, DE $45,088 Smyrna, DE $44,156 Viola, DE $44,558 Woodside, DE $44,430

Bear, DE $43,831 Newark, DE $43,848 Claymont, DE $43,883 Delaware City, DE $43,848 Hockessin, DE $43,883 Kirkwood, DE $43,848 Middletown, DE $44,066 Montchanin, DE $43,883

New Castle, DE $43,883 Odessa, DE $44,126 Port Penn, DE $43,729 Rockland, DE $43,883 Saint Georges, DE $43,848 Townsend, DE $44,062 Winterthur, DE $43,883 Lewes, DE $44,789

Wilmington, DE $43,883 Dover, DE $44,353 Dover Afb, DE $44,455 Bethany Beach, DE $45,088 Bethel, DE $44,318 Bridgeville, DE $44,789 Camden Wyoming, DE $44,400 Cheswold, DE $44,250

Clayton, DE $44,139 Dagsboro, DE $45,088 Delmar, DE $44,318 Ellendale, DE $44,789 Felton, DE $44,789 Fenwick Island, DE $45,088 Frankford, DE $45,088 Frederica, DE $44,789

Georgetown, DE $44,789 Greenwood, DE $44,789 Harbeson, DE $44,789 Harrington, DE $44,789 Hartly, DE $44,118 Houston, DE $44,789 Kenton, DE $44,139 Laurel, DE $44,318

Yorklyn, DE $43,883

Lead Behavior Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Behavior Technician'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

$38,571

Average $43,276/year

$47,743

$3,214

Average $3,606/month

$3,979

$742

Average $832/week

$918

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,743	$3,979	$918	$23
Average	$43,276	$3,606	$832	$21
25th Percentile	$38,571	$3,214	$742	$19

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