Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician in the United States is $71,887 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,002
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,920 to $81,893
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,755
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Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $81,893 $6,824 $1,575 $39
Average $71,887 $5,991 $1,382 $35
25th Percentile $62,920 $5,243 $1,210 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician Salaries

A Registered Behavior Technician/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 Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Registered Behavior Technician/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): $63,242
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,152
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,469
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,921
  • Expert (over 8 years): $140,553
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Intake Co... Level Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician$63,242
Registere... Level Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician$71,152
Behaviora... Level Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician$91,469
Behaviora... Level Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician$105,921
Behaviora... Level Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician$140,553
$63,242 0 yr
$71,152 < 2 yrs
$91,469 2-4 yrs
$105,921 5-8 yrs
$140,553 > 8 yrs
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How Do Registered Behavior Technician/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 Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $79,594.
  • California: $79,292.
  • Massachusetts: $78,235.

Top Paying Cities for Registered Behavior Technician/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:

  • San Jose: $90,671
  • San Francisco: $89,679
  • Oakland: $87,789

What Skills Can Increase a Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician'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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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 Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician'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
 $74,763
4%
Analysis and Assessment
 $74,763
4%
Listening
 $74,763
4%
Decision Making
 $74,044
3%
Initiative
 $74,044
3%
Teamwork
 $74,044
3%
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Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Registered Behavior Technician/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.

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$62,920
Average $71,887/year
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Average $5,991/month
$6,824
$1,210
Average $1,382/week
$1,575
$30
Average $35/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $81,893 $6,824 $1,575 $39
Average $71,887 $5,991 $1,382 $35
25th Percentile $62,920 $5,243 $1,210 $30

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Salary Trends for Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician

Salaries for a Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,408 in 2023 to around $70,167 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician salary trends, .

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