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/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Behavior Therapist is $48,011 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $44,951 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,060 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Behavior Therapist | $48,011 /yr |
| Senior Behavior Therapist | $62,293 /yr |
| Lead Behavior Therapist | $53,090 /yr |
Related Job Titles
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Some related job titles are ABA Salaries with median pay of $74,094, Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist Salaries with median pay of $50,295, Autism Specialist Salaries with median pay of $46,923, BCBA Behavior Analyst Salaries with median pay of $79,174.
Top Paying Companies
For a Behavior Therapist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Behavior Therapist in United States. Employers include BetterHelp, AbleTo and Positive Behavior Supports.
Top Paying Companies
For Behavior Therapist in United States
| 1 | BetterHelp | $59,486 | |
| 2 | AbleTo | $56,559 | |
| 3 | Positive Behavior Supports | $55,475 | |
| 4 | ACES ABA | $55,153 | |
| 5 | TheraCare | $55,044 | |
| 6 | Juvo | $54,908 | |
| 7 | IEBI | $54,872 | |
| 8 | Steps Therapy | $54,838 | |
| 9 | Access Behavior Analysis | $54,580 | |
| 10 | SLEA Therapies | $54,315 |
For Behavior Therapist
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What is the total pay trajectory for Behavior Therapist?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Behavior Therapist | $48,011 /yr |
| Senior Behavior Therapist | $62,293 /yr |
| Lead Behavior Therapist | $53,090 /yr |
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The top 5 paying industries for a Behavior Therapist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $59,486, Education with a median total pay of $51,718, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $46,911, Healthcare with a median total pay of $46,125, and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $45,139.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Behavior Therapist is BetterHelp.
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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Behavior Therapist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Behavior Therapist is $44,951 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Behavior Therapist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4964 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Behavior Therapist employees.
The highest salary for a Behavior Therapist in United States is $63,426 per year.
The lowest salary for a Behavior Therapist in United States is $31,857 per year.
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