As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Behavior Analyst in the United States is $68,500. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,396 to a high of $85,507, with most professionals earning between $57,977 and $77,402.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $77,402 | $6,450 | $1,489 | $37 |
| Average | $68,500 | $5,708 | $1,317 | $33 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,977 | $4,831 | $1,115 | $28 |
An entry-level Behavior Analyst with less than 1 year of experience earns about $65,045. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $65,830. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $66,929. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $68,766, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $71,423.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Behavior Analyst | $65,045 |
| Intermediate Level Behavior Analyst | $65,830 |
| Senior Level Behavior Analyst | $66,929 |
| Specialist Level Behavior Analyst | $68,766 |
| Expert Level Behavior Analyst | $71,423 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Behavior Analyst compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $71,883 in 2023 to approximately $70,873 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Behavior Analyst salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $68,500 | 71.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,240 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,357 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,096 | 1.1% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 6.6% | ||
| Pension | $2,877 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $8,694 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $96,135 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Behavior Analyst is $68,500. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Behavior Analyst is $33; the average weekly pay of Behavior Analyst is $1,317; the average monthly pay of Behavior Analyst is $5,708.
A Behavior Analyst's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Behavior Analyst earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Behavior Analyst is $86,399.
The highest pay for Behavior Analyst is $85,507.
The lowest pay for Behavior Analyst is $48,396.
Conducts psychological/behavioral assessments for assigned patients. Designs, implements and evaluates behavior intervention plans. Provides ongoing training to clinical staff in the implementation and management of behavior programs. Requires a master's degree in behavioral analysis or related field. May require certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Programming: Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
Background Check: A background check or background investigation is a review of a potential employee's criminal, commercial and financial records. The goal of background checks is to ensure the safety and security of the employees in the organisation
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