Learning Behavior Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Learning Behavior Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Learning Behavior Specialist in the United States is $70,386 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,102
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,607 to $80,183
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,614
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View as table View as graph 25% $61,607 10% $53,614 90% $89,102 75% $80,183 $70,386 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Learning Behavior Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,183 $6,682 $1,542 $39
Average $70,386 $5,865 $1,354 $34
25th Percentile $61,607 $5,134 $1,185 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Learning Behavior Specialist Salaries

A Learning Behavior 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 Learning Behavior Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Learning Behavior 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): $61,939
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,665
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,573
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,744
  • Expert (over 8 years): $137,684
Levels Salary
Intake Co... Level Learning Behavior Specialist$61,939
Learning ... Level Learning Behavior Specialist$69,665
Behaviora... Level Learning Behavior Specialist$89,573
Behaviora... Level Learning Behavior Specialist$103,744
Behaviora... Level Learning Behavior Specialist$137,684
$61,939 0 yr
$69,665 < 2 yrs
$89,573 2-4 yrs
$103,744 5-8 yrs
$137,684 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Learning Behavior 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: $88,777
  • San Francisco: $87,805
  • Oakland: $85,955

What Skills Can Increase a Learning Behavior 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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Skills Demand Percentage
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 Learning Behavior 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
$73,201
4%
Analysis and Assessment
$73,201
4%
Listening
$73,201
4%
Decision Making
$72,497
3%
Initiative
$72,497
3%
Teamwork
$72,497
3%
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Learning Behavior Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industry for a Learning Behavior Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$84,463$41.020%

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

Understanding how a Learning Behavior 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

Salary Trends for Learning Behavior Specialist

Salaries for a Learning Behavior Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,898 in 2023 to around $68,704 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Learning Behavior Specialist salary trends, .

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