Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Behavioral Intervention Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavioral Intervention Specialist in the United States is $71,181 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,950
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,369 to $80,482
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,436
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Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $80,482 $6,707 $1,548 $39
Average $71,181 $5,932 $1,369 $34
25th Percentile $61,369 $5,114 $1,180 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salaries

A Behavioral Intervention 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 Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavioral Intervention 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): $63,892
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,862
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,397
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,015
  • Expert (over 8 years): $142,025
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Intake Co... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist$63,892
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist$71,862
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist$92,397
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist$107,015
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist$142,025
$63,892 0 yr
$71,862 < 2 yrs
$92,397 2-4 yrs
$107,015 5-8 yrs
$142,025 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Behavioral Intervention 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:

  • San Jose: $89,780
  • San Francisco: $88,797
  • Oakland: $86,926

What Skills Can Increase a Behavioral Intervention Specialist'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 Behavioral Intervention Specialist'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
 $74,028
4%
Analysis and Assessment
 $74,028
4%
Listening
 $74,028
4%
Decision Making
 $73,316
3%
Initiative
 $73,316
3%
Teamwork
 $73,316
3%
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Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Behavioral Intervention 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, Behavioral Intervention Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Behavioral Intervention Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$85,417$41.020%

Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavioral Intervention 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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Average $71,181/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,482 $6,707 $1,548 $39
Average $71,181 $5,932 $1,369 $34
25th Percentile $61,369 $5,114 $1,180 $30

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Salary Trends for Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Salaries for a Behavioral Intervention Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,134 in 2023 to around $70,871 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Behavioral Intervention Specialist salary trends, .

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