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

A Behavioral Technician's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Technician (1-3 years)earns $42,513, a Behavioral Health Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $92,080, a Behavioral Health Manager (5+ years)earns $106,597, a Behavioral Health Director (5+ years)earns $141,420, a VP of Behavioral Health (5+ years)earns $175,327,

What are the highest paying states for a Behavioral Technician?

Behavioral Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Behavioral Technician roles are District of Columbia $46,851, California $46,673, Massachusetts $46,051. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Behavioral Technician roles make?

Salaries for Behavioral Technician level roles vary by specialization: Behavioral Economist: $123,861; Behavioral Scientist: $88,360; Behavioral Treatment Technician: $48,717; Registered Behavioral Technician: $43,062; ABA Behavioral Technician: $42,988.

Behavioral Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Behavioral Technician make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavioral Technician in Delaware is $42,852 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,654
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,016 to $47,459
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,524

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Behavioral Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,459	$3,955	$913	$23
Average	$42,852	$3,571	$824	$21
25th Percentile	$39,016	$3,251	$750	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Behavioral Technician Salaries

A Behavioral 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 Behavioral Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavioral 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): $42,513
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,080
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,597
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,420
Expert (over 8 years): $175,327

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Technician	$42,513
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Technician	$92,080
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Technician	$106,597
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Technician	$141,420
VP of Beh... Level Behavioral Technician	$175,327

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

District of Columbia: $46,851.
California: $46,673.
Massachusetts: $46,051.

District of Columbia $46,851 California $46,673 Massachusetts $46,051 Washington $45,882 New Jersey $45,865 Alaska $45,805 Connecticut $45,221 New York $44,984

Hawaii $44,227 Rhode Island $43,872 Maryland $43,630 Minnesota $43,300 Colorado $43,173 Illinois $43,131 Oregon $42,970 Delaware $42,852

New Hampshire $42,777 Virginia $42,611 Pennsylvania $42,124 Nevada $41,879 North Dakota $41,798 Michigan $41,671 Wisconsin $41,625 Vermont $41,532

Texas $41,273 Maine $41,257 Arizona $41,231 Ohio $41,202 Georgia $40,812 Indiana $40,618 Wyoming $40,580 Utah $40,520

Iowa $40,495 Kansas $40,292 Louisiana $40,233 North Carolina $40,211 Missouri $40,203 Florida $40,038 Montana $39,949 Nebraska $39,864

Kentucky $39,818 South Carolina $39,649 Tennessee $39,543 Idaho $39,500 New Mexico $39,192 Oklahoma $39,124 Alabama $38,874 South Dakota $38,455

Arkansas $38,227 West Virginia $38,104 Mississippi $37,736

Top Paying Cities for Behavioral 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: $44,350
Little Creek: $43,939
Magnolia: $44,121

Lincoln, DE $44,350 Little Creek, DE $43,939 Magnolia, DE $44,121 Milford, DE $44,350 Marydel, DE $43,774 Millsboro, DE $44,350 Millville, DE $44,646 Milton, DE $44,350

Nassau, DE $44,350 Ocean View, DE $44,646 Rehoboth Beach, DE $44,646 Seaford, DE $43,884 Selbyville, DE $44,646 Smyrna, DE $43,723 Viola, DE $44,121 Woodside, DE $43,994

Bear, DE $43,402 Newark, DE $43,419 Claymont, DE $43,453 Delaware City, DE $43,419 Hockessin, DE $43,453 Kirkwood, DE $43,419 Middletown, DE $43,635 Montchanin, DE $43,453

New Castle, DE $43,453 Odessa, DE $43,694 Port Penn, DE $43,300 Rockland, DE $43,453 Saint Georges, DE $43,419 Townsend, DE $43,630 Winterthur, DE $43,453 Lewes, DE $44,350

Wilmington, DE $43,453 Dover, DE $43,918 Dover Afb, DE $44,020 Bethany Beach, DE $44,646 Bethel, DE $43,884 Bridgeville, DE $44,350 Camden Wyoming, DE $43,965 Cheswold, DE $43,817

Clayton, DE $43,707 Dagsboro, DE $44,646 Delmar, DE $43,884 Ellendale, DE $44,350 Felton, DE $44,350 Fenwick Island, DE $44,646 Frankford, DE $44,646 Frederica, DE $44,350

Georgetown, DE $44,350 Greenwood, DE $44,350 Harbeson, DE $44,350 Harrington, DE $44,350 Hartly, DE $43,685 Houston, DE $44,350 Kenton, DE $43,707 Laurel, DE $43,884

Yorklyn, DE $43,453

Behavioral Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavioral 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.

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$39,016

Average $42,852/year

$47,459

$3,251

Average $3,571/month

$3,955

$750

Average $824/week

$913

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,459	$3,955	$913	$23
Average	$42,852	$3,571	$824	$21
25th Percentile	$39,016	$3,251	$750	$19

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