What are the main factors that influence a Behavior Support Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Behavior Support Specialist's salary?

A Behavior Support Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Intake Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $64,518, a Behavior Support Specialist (4-7 years)earns $72,576, a Behavioral Health Supervisor (7+ years)earns $93,308, a Behavioral Health Manager (7+ years)earns $108,061, a Behavioral Health Director (7+ years)earns $143,402,

What are the highest paying states for a Behavior Support Specialist?

Behavior Support Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Behavior Support Specialist roles are District of Columbia $78,596, California $78,298, Massachusetts $77,255. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Behavior Support Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Behavior Support Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Licensed Behavior Specialist: $297,777; Autism Behavior Support: $71,744; Behavior Intervention Specialist: $71,130; Behavior Analyst: $70,635; Learning Behavior Specialist: $70,388.

Behavior Support Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Behavior Support Specialist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavior Support Specialist in Delaware is $71,888 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,836
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,975 to $81,283
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,949

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Behavior Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,283	$6,774	$1,563	$39
Average	$71,888	$5,991	$1,382	$35
25th Percentile	$61,975	$5,165	$1,192	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Behavior Support Specialist Salaries

A Behavior Support 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 Behavior Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavior Support 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): $64,518
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,576
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,308
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,061
Expert (over 8 years): $143,402

Levels	Salary
Intake Co... Level Behavior Support Specialist	$64,518
Behavior ... Level Behavior Support Specialist	$72,576
Behaviora... Level Behavior Support Specialist	$93,308
Behaviora... Level Behavior Support Specialist	$108,061
Behaviora... Level Behavior Support Specialist	$143,402

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

District of Columbia: $78,596.
California: $78,298.
Massachusetts: $77,255.

District of Columbia $78,596 California $78,298 Massachusetts $77,255 Washington $76,971 New Jersey $76,942 Alaska $76,843 Connecticut $75,863 New York $75,466

Hawaii $74,195 Rhode Island $73,599 Maryland $73,194 Minnesota $72,640 Colorado $72,428 Illinois $72,357 Oregon $72,087 Delaware $71,888

New Hampshire $71,763 Virginia $71,483 Pennsylvania $70,667 Nevada $70,255 North Dakota $70,120 Michigan $69,908 Wisconsin $69,829 Vermont $69,673

Texas $69,240 Maine $69,212 Arizona $69,169 Ohio $69,120 Georgia $68,466 Indiana $68,140 Wyoming $68,076 Utah $67,977

Iowa $67,934 Kansas $67,593 Louisiana $67,494 North Carolina $67,458 Missouri $67,444 Florida $67,167 Montana $67,018 Nebraska $66,876

Kentucky $66,798 South Carolina $66,514 Tennessee $66,337 Idaho $66,266 New Mexico $65,748 Oklahoma $65,634 Alabama $65,215 South Dakota $64,513

Arkansas $64,129 West Virginia $63,923 Mississippi $63,306

Top Paying Cities for Behavior Support 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: $71,564
Little Creek: $72,088
Magnolia: $71,985

Lincoln, DE $71,564 Little Creek, DE $72,088 Magnolia, DE $71,985 Milford, DE $71,746 Marydel, DE $71,864 Millsboro, DE $71,264 Millville, DE $71,374 Milton, DE $71,498

Nassau, DE $71,549 Ocean View, DE $71,362 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,499 Seaford, DE $71,539 Selbyville, DE $71,243 Smyrna, DE $72,138 Viola, DE $71,806 Woodside, DE $71,999

Bear, DE $71,833 Newark, DE $71,806 Claymont, DE $71,953 Delaware City, DE $71,877 Hockessin, DE $71,799 Kirkwood, DE $71,864 Middletown, DE $71,892 Montchanin, DE $71,816

New Castle, DE $71,826 Odessa, DE $71,927 Port Penn, DE $71,975 Rockland, DE $71,823 Saint Georges, DE $71,869 Townsend, DE $71,980 Winterthur, DE $71,831 Lewes, DE $71,525

Wilmington, DE $71,803 Dover, DE $72,088 Dover Afb, DE $71,708 Bethany Beach, DE $71,287 Bethel, DE $71,361 Bridgeville, DE $71,529 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,885 Cheswold, DE $72,065

Clayton, DE $72,067 Dagsboro, DE $71,237 Delmar, DE $71,123 Ellendale, DE $71,339 Felton, DE $71,740 Fenwick Island, DE $71,253 Frankford, DE $71,128 Frederica, DE $71,811

Georgetown, DE $71,210 Greenwood, DE $71,540 Harbeson, DE $71,286 Harrington, DE $71,650 Hartly, DE $71,872 Houston, DE $71,547 Kenton, DE $72,070 Laurel, DE $71,168

Yorklyn, DE $71,821

Behavior Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavior Support 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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$61,975

Average $71,888/year

$81,283

$5,165

Average $5,991/month

$6,774

$1,192

Average $1,382/week

$1,563

$30

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,283	$6,774	$1,563	$39
Average	$71,888	$5,991	$1,382	$35
25th Percentile	$61,975	$5,165	$1,192	$30

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