How much does a Behavior Analyst make in the United States? The average Behavior Analyst salary in the United States is $72,080 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $63,580 and $77,677. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Behavior Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Behavior Analyst Salary $55,841 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Behavior Analyst Salary $63,580 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Behavior Analyst Salary $72,080 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Behavior Analyst Salary $77,677 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Behavior Analyst Salary $82,773 US February 26, 2024
25% $63,580 10% $55,841 90% $82,773 75% $77,677 $72,080 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Behavior Analyst need?

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.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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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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Programming: Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.

Analysis 15.56%
Background Check 1.21%
Programming 2.11%
Others 81.12%

Job Description for Behavior Analyst

Behavior Analyst conducts psychological/behavioral assessments for assigned patients. Designs, implements and evaluates behavior intervention plans. Being a Behavior Analyst 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. Additionally, Behavior Analyst may require certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Behavior Analyst work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Behavior Analyst typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Behavior Analyst, the upper level is Behavioral Health Supervisor and then progresses to Behavioral Health Manager.

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Behavior Analyst salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Behavior Analyst, the highest Behavior Analyst salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Behavior Analyst salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Behavior Analyst salary is in Miami, FL, where the Behavior Analyst salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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