What are the main factors that influence a Behavioral Intervention 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 Behavioral Intervention Specialist?

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

How does experience change A Behavioral Intervention Specialist's salary?

A Behavioral Intervention Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Intake Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $64,703, a Behavioral Intervention Specialist (4-7 years)earns $72,775, a Behavioral Health Supervisor (7+ years)earns $93,571, a Behavioral Health Manager (7+ years)earns $108,374, a Behavioral Health Director (7+ years)earns $143,829,

What are the highest paying states for a Behavioral Intervention Specialist?

Behavioral Intervention Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Behavioral Intervention Specialist roles are District of Columbia $78,811, California $78,512, Massachusetts $77,466. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Behavioral Intervention Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Behavioral Intervention Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Reading Intervention Specialist: $81,706; Intervention Specialist: $77,429; Disease Intervention Specialist: $73,944; Behavior Intervention Specialist: $71,128; Behavioral Assessment Specialist: $70,700.

Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Behavioral Intervention Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavioral Intervention Specialist in Delaware is $72,085 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,080
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,149 to $81,504
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,102

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Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,504	$6,792	$1,567	$39
Average	$72,085	$6,007	$1,386	$35
25th Percentile	$62,149	$5,179	$1,195	$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): $64,703
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,775
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,571
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,374
Expert (over 8 years): $143,829

Levels	Salary
Intake Co... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist	$64,703
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist	$72,775
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist	$93,571
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist	$108,374
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Intervention Specialist	$143,829

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

District of Columbia: $78,811.
California: $78,512.
Massachusetts: $77,466.

District of Columbia $78,811 California $78,512 Massachusetts $77,466 Washington $77,181 New Jersey $77,153 Alaska $77,053 Connecticut $76,071 New York $75,672

Hawaii $74,398 Rhode Island $73,800 Maryland $73,394 Minnesota $72,839 Colorado $72,626 Illinois $72,554 Oregon $72,284 Delaware $72,085

New Hampshire $71,959 Virginia $71,679 Pennsylvania $70,860 Nevada $70,448 North Dakota $70,312 Michigan $70,099 Wisconsin $70,020 Vermont $69,864

Texas $69,430 Maine $69,401 Arizona $69,358 Ohio $69,309 Georgia $68,654 Indiana $68,326 Wyoming $68,262 Utah $68,163

Iowa $68,120 Kansas $67,778 Louisiana $67,679 North Carolina $67,643 Missouri $67,629 Florida $67,351 Montana $67,202 Nebraska $67,059

Kentucky $66,981 South Carolina $66,696 Tennessee $66,518 Idaho $66,447 New Mexico $65,928 Oklahoma $65,814 Alabama $65,394 South Dakota $64,689

Arkansas $64,305 West Virginia $64,098 Mississippi $63,479

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:

Lincoln: $71,760
Little Creek: $72,285
Magnolia: $72,182

Lincoln, DE $71,760 Little Creek, DE $72,285 Magnolia, DE $72,182 Milford, DE $71,942 Marydel, DE $72,060 Millsboro, DE $71,459 Millville, DE $71,569 Milton, DE $71,693

Nassau, DE $71,745 Ocean View, DE $71,557 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,695 Seaford, DE $71,735 Selbyville, DE $71,438 Smyrna, DE $72,335 Viola, DE $72,002 Woodside, DE $72,196

Bear, DE $72,029 Newark, DE $72,002 Claymont, DE $72,149 Delaware City, DE $72,074 Hockessin, DE $71,996 Kirkwood, DE $72,060 Middletown, DE $72,088 Montchanin, DE $72,012

New Castle, DE $72,023 Odessa, DE $72,124 Port Penn, DE $72,172 Rockland, DE $72,019 Saint Georges, DE $72,065 Townsend, DE $72,177 Winterthur, DE $72,028 Lewes, DE $71,721

Wilmington, DE $71,999 Dover, DE $72,285 Dover Afb, DE $71,905 Bethany Beach, DE $71,482 Bethel, DE $71,556 Bridgeville, DE $71,725 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,082 Cheswold, DE $72,262

Clayton, DE $72,264 Dagsboro, DE $71,432 Delmar, DE $71,317 Ellendale, DE $71,534 Felton, DE $71,937 Fenwick Island, DE $71,448 Frankford, DE $71,323 Frederica, DE $72,008

Georgetown, DE $71,405 Greenwood, DE $71,736 Harbeson, DE $71,481 Harrington, DE $71,846 Hartly, DE $72,069 Houston, DE $71,743 Kenton, DE $72,268 Laurel, DE $71,362

Yorklyn, DE $72,017

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	$86,502	$42.0	20%

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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$62,149

Average $72,085/year

$81,504

$5,179

Average $6,007/month

$6,792

$1,195

Average $1,386/week

$1,567

$30

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,504	$6,792	$1,567	$39
Average	$72,085	$6,007	$1,386	$35
25th Percentile	$62,149	$5,179	$1,195	$30

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