What are the main factors that influence a Behavior Counselor'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 Behavior Counselor?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Behavior Counselor roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Behavior Counselor's salary?

A Behavior Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,159 for beginners, reaching about $67,040 at mid-level, and approach $69,767 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Behavior Counselor?

Behavior Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Behavior Counselor roles are District of Columbia $73,696, California $73,417, Massachusetts $72,438. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Behavior Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Behavior Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Behavior Consultant: $76,177; Behavior Coordinator: $76,125; Behavior Analyst: $70,633; Behavior Assistant: $69,341; Behavior Interventionist: $68,370.

Behavior Counselor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Behavior Counselor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavior Counselor in Delaware is $67,406 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,151
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,124 to $73,031
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,316

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Behavior Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,031	$6,086	$1,404	$35
Average	$67,406	$5,617	$1,296	$32
25th Percentile	$62,124	$5,177	$1,195	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Behavior Counselor Salaries

A Behavior Counselor'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 Behavior Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavior Counselor'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): $66,159
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,526
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,040
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,955
Expert (over 8 years): $69,767

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Behavior Counselor	$66,159
Intermediate Level Behavior Counselor	$66,526
Senior Level Behavior Counselor	$67,040
Specialist Level Behavior Counselor	$67,955
Expert Level Behavior Counselor	$69,767

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How Do Behavior Counselor 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 Behavior Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,696.
California: $73,417.
Massachusetts: $72,438.

District of Columbia $73,696 California $73,417 Massachusetts $72,438 Washington $72,172 New Jersey $72,146 Alaska $72,052 Connecticut $71,134 New York $70,761

Hawaii $69,570 Rhode Island $69,011 Maryland $68,631 Minnesota $68,112 Colorado $67,912 Illinois $67,846 Oregon $67,593 Delaware $67,406

New Hampshire $67,289 Virginia $67,027 Pennsylvania $66,262 Nevada $65,876 North Dakota $65,749 Michigan $65,549 Wisconsin $65,476 Vermont $65,330

Texas $64,924 Maine $64,897 Arizona $64,857 Ohio $64,811 Georgia $64,198 Indiana $63,892 Wyoming $63,832 Utah $63,739

Iowa $63,699 Kansas $63,379 Louisiana $63,286 North Carolina $63,253 Missouri $63,240 Florida $62,980 Montana $62,840 Nebraska $62,707

Kentucky $62,634 South Carolina $62,368 Tennessee $62,201 Idaho $62,135 New Mexico $61,649 Oklahoma $61,542 Alabama $61,150 South Dakota $60,491

Arkansas $60,131 West Virginia $59,938 Mississippi $59,359

Top Paying Cities for Behavior Counselors

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: $67,103
Little Creek: $67,594
Magnolia: $67,497

Lincoln, DE $67,103 Little Creek, DE $67,594 Magnolia, DE $67,497 Milford, DE $67,273 Marydel, DE $67,384 Millsboro, DE $66,821 Millville, DE $66,925 Milton, DE $67,040

Nassau, DE $67,089 Ocean View, DE $66,913 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,042 Seaford, DE $67,080 Selbyville, DE $66,802 Smyrna, DE $67,641 Viola, DE $67,329 Woodside, DE $67,510

Bear, DE $67,355 Newark, DE $67,329 Claymont, DE $67,467 Delaware City, DE $67,396 Hockessin, DE $67,323 Kirkwood, DE $67,384 Middletown, DE $67,410 Montchanin, DE $67,339

New Castle, DE $67,349 Odessa, DE $67,443 Port Penn, DE $67,488 Rockland, DE $67,345 Saint Georges, DE $67,388 Townsend, DE $67,492 Winterthur, DE $67,353 Lewes, DE $67,066

Wilmington, DE $67,327 Dover, DE $67,594 Dover Afb, DE $67,238 Bethany Beach, DE $66,843 Bethel, DE $66,912 Bridgeville, DE $67,070 Camden Wyoming, DE $67,404 Cheswold, DE $67,572

Clayton, DE $67,574 Dagsboro, DE $66,796 Delmar, DE $66,689 Ellendale, DE $66,891 Felton, DE $67,268 Fenwick Island, DE $66,811 Frankford, DE $66,694 Frederica, DE $67,335

Georgetown, DE $66,771 Greenwood, DE $67,080 Harbeson, DE $66,842 Harrington, DE $67,183 Hartly, DE $67,392 Houston, DE $67,087 Kenton, DE $67,577 Laurel, DE $66,731

Yorklyn, DE $67,343

Behavior Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Behavior Counselor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Behavior Counselor positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Behavior Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Behavior Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$74,147	$36.0	10%

Behavior Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavior Counselor'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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$62,124

Average $67,406/year

$73,031

$5,177

Average $5,617/month

$6,086

$1,195

Average $1,296/week

$1,404

$30

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,031	$6,086	$1,404	$35
Average	$67,406	$5,617	$1,296	$32
25th Percentile	$62,124	$5,177	$1,195	$30

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