Licensed Behavior Specialist Salary in Lafayette, LA

How much does a Licensed Behavior Specialist make in Lafayette, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Behavior Specialist in Lafayette, LA is $248,286. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $224,704 to $274,358, with most professionals earning between $203,234 and $298,095.

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Licensed Behavior Specialist

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Common responsibilities of a Licensed Behavior Specialist

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 Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

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224704

274358

248286

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

226432

277140

250330

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 Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Licensed Behavior Specialist ranges from $224,704 to $274,358 with the average base salary of $248,286. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $226,432 to $277,140 with the average total cash compensation of $250,330.

View Average Salary for Licensed Behavior Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$248,286	$224,704 - $274,358
Bonus	$2,045	$1,727 - $2,782
Total Pay	$250,330	$226,432 - $277,140

* 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 Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $223,334 - $272,685	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $231,554 - $282,721	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $239,248 - $292,116	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $223,270 - $272,607	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $218,298 - $266,536	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $238,847 - $291,626	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA

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About Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.2 square miles (127 km2), of which 49.1 square miles (127 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.19%) is water. Lafayette is located on the West Gulf Coastal Plain. The site was part of the seabed during the earlier Quaternary Period. During this time, the Mississippi River cut a 325-foot-deep (99 m) valley between what is now Lafayette and Baton Rouge. This valley was...

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About Lafayette, Louisiana Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

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