What are the main factors that influence an Autism Specialist's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Autism Specialist?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Autism Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Autism Specialist's salary?

An Autism Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Intake Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $65,384, a Autism Specialist (4-7 years)earns $73,540, a Behavioral Health Supervisor (7+ years)earns $94,555, a Behavioral Health Manager (7+ years)earns $109,514, a Behavioral Health Director (7+ years)earns $145,341,

What are the highest paying states for an Autism Specialist?

Autism Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Autism Specialist roles are District of Columbia $79,640, California $79,338, Massachusetts $78,281. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Autism Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Autism Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Psychology Masters as Autism Specialist: $98,099; Autism Technician: $70,558; Autism Consultant: $69,791; Autism Paraprofessional: $67,341; AUTISM TEACHER OF STUDENTS AUTISM: $53,753.

Autism Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Autism Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Autism Specialist in Delaware is $72,843 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an Autism Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,027
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,802 to $82,361
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,661

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Autism Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,361	$6,863	$1,584	$40
Average	$72,843	$6,070	$1,401	$35
25th Percentile	$62,802	$5,234	$1,208	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Autism Specialist Salaries

An Autism Specialist'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 Autism Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Autism Specialist'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): $65,384
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,540
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,555
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,514
Expert (over 8 years): $145,341

Levels	Salary
Intake Co... Level Autism Specialist	$65,384
Autism Sp... Level Autism Specialist	$73,540
Behaviora... Level Autism Specialist	$94,555
Behaviora... Level Autism Specialist	$109,514
Behaviora... Level Autism Specialist	$145,341

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How Do Autism Specialist 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 Autism Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,640.
California: $79,338.
Massachusetts: $78,281.

District of Columbia $79,640 California $79,338 Massachusetts $78,281 Washington $77,993 New Jersey $77,964 Alaska $77,863 Connecticut $76,871 New York $76,468

Hawaii $75,181 Rhode Island $74,576 Maryland $74,166 Minnesota $73,605 Colorado $73,389 Illinois $73,318 Oregon $73,044 Delaware $72,843

New Hampshire $72,716 Virginia $72,433 Pennsylvania $71,606 Nevada $71,188 North Dakota $71,052 Michigan $70,836 Wisconsin $70,757 Vermont $70,599

Texas $70,160 Maine $70,131 Arizona $70,088 Ohio $70,038 Georgia $69,376 Indiana $69,045 Wyoming $68,980 Utah $68,879

Iowa $68,836 Kansas $68,491 Louisiana $68,390 North Carolina $68,354 Missouri $68,340 Florida $68,060 Montana $67,908 Nebraska $67,765

Kentucky $67,685 South Carolina $67,398 Tennessee $67,218 Idaho $67,146 New Mexico $66,621 Oklahoma $66,506 Alabama $66,081 South Dakota $65,369

Arkansas $64,981 West Virginia $64,772 Mississippi $64,147

Top Paying Cities for Autism Specialists

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: $72,515
Little Creek: $73,046
Magnolia: $72,941

Lincoln, DE $72,515 Little Creek, DE $73,046 Magnolia, DE $72,941 Milford, DE $72,699 Marydel, DE $72,818 Millsboro, DE $72,211 Millville, DE $72,322 Milton, DE $72,447

Nassau, DE $72,500 Ocean View, DE $72,310 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,449 Seaford, DE $72,490 Selbyville, DE $72,190 Smyrna, DE $73,096 Viola, DE $72,759 Woodside, DE $72,955

Bear, DE $72,787 Newark, DE $72,759 Claymont, DE $72,908 Delaware City, DE $72,832 Hockessin, DE $72,753 Kirkwood, DE $72,818 Middletown, DE $72,846 Montchanin, DE $72,769

New Castle, DE $72,780 Odessa, DE $72,882 Port Penn, DE $72,931 Rockland, DE $72,777 Saint Georges, DE $72,823 Townsend, DE $72,936 Winterthur, DE $72,785 Lewes, DE $72,475

Wilmington, DE $72,756 Dover, DE $73,046 Dover Afb, DE $72,661 Bethany Beach, DE $72,234 Bethel, DE $72,308 Bridgeville, DE $72,479 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,840 Cheswold, DE $73,022

Clayton, DE $73,024 Dagsboro, DE $72,183 Delmar, DE $72,067 Ellendale, DE $72,286 Felton, DE $72,693 Fenwick Island, DE $72,199 Frankford, DE $72,073 Frederica, DE $72,765

Georgetown, DE $72,156 Greenwood, DE $72,490 Harbeson, DE $72,233 Harrington, DE $72,601 Hartly, DE $72,827 Houston, DE $72,498 Kenton, DE $73,028 Laurel, DE $72,113

Yorklyn, DE $72,774

Autism Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Autism Specialist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Autism Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Autism Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Autism Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$87,411	$42.0	20%

Autism Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Autism Specialist'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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$62,802

Average $72,843/year

$82,361

$5,234

Average $6,070/month

$6,863

$1,208

Average $1,401/week

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$30

Average $35/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,361	$6,863	$1,584	$40
Average	$72,843	$6,070	$1,401	$35
25th Percentile	$62,802	$5,234	$1,208	$30

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