Licensed Behavior Specialist Salary in Atlanta, GA

How much does a Licensed Behavior Specialist make in Atlanta, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Behavior Specialist in Atlanta, GA is $266,526. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $241,212 to $294,514, with most professionals earning between $218,165 and $319,995.

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Licensed Behavior Specialist

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Participates in regular meetings with staff to ensure priorities are clear, coordination is good and communications are open.

January 14, 2023

Training in behavior analysis/modification (minimum of ninety (90) hours of course work prior to hire, thirty two (32) hours BACB-approved CEUs in a 2-year period thereafter).

February 26, 2023

Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of trauma informed practices, including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of impact of trauma on development, strengths based and person-centered practice, resilience focus and commitment to growth and change.

March 10, 2023

Provides and holds staff responsible to complete staff performance evaluations as expected, provides constructive supervision for all direct reports including ongoing performance feedback.

April 01, 2023

Develop appropriate behavioral data collection systems such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of treatment plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.

April 09, 2023

Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans and discharge summaries.

April 18, 2023

Supports on-going and future business needs.

May 18, 2023

Participate in identifying discharge planning and discharge planning goals for child(ren) and families.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Licensed Behavior Specialist in Atlanta, GA

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What is the average salary for Licensed Behavior Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Behavior Specialist in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Licensed Behavior Specialist ranges from $241,212 to $294,514 with the average base salary of $266,526. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $243,066 to $297,500 with the average total cash compensation of $268,721.

View Average Salary for Licensed Behavior Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$266,526	$241,212 - $294,514
Bonus	$2,195	$1,854 - $2,987
Total Pay	$268,721	$243,066 - $297,500

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Licensed Behavior Specialist Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $241,077 - $294,348	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $241,308 - $294,631	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $240,273 - $293,367	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $228,863 - $279,436	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $232,108 - $283,398	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $224,081 - $273,597	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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