What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Behavior Therapy?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Behavior Therapy jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Auburn, NH (25.5% above average), followed by Odessa, DE and Barrow, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Auburn, NH $111,807 $9,317 $2,150 $53.75 Odessa, DE $111,120 $9,260 $2,136 $53.42 Barrow, AK $110,967 $9,247 $2,133 $53.35 Nome, AK $110,497 $9,208 $2,124 $53.12 Berkeley, CA $109,067 $9,088 $2,097 $52.44 Sitka, AK $107,307 $8,942 $2,063 $51.59 Westport, MA $106,486 $8,873 $2,047 $51.20 Lynn, MA $106,414 $8,867 $2,046 $51.16 Wyoming, WY $106,234 $8,852 $2,042 $51.07 Kahului, HI $105,256 $8,771 $2,024 $50.60

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Q: How much does a Behavior Therapy make?

The average annual pay for a behavior therapy in the United States is $89,075 a year — that works out to approximately $42.82 an hour. The middle 80% of Behavior Therapys earn between $68,500 (10th percentile) and $132,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Behavior Therapy Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$89,075

Columbus

Ohio

$86,038

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How much does a Behavior Therapy make?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Behavior Therapy in the United States is $89,075 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.82 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,712/week or $7,422/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $149,500 and as low as $47,500, the majority of Behavior Therapy salaries currently range between $74,000 (25th percentile) to $90,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $132,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Behavior Therapy varies greatly (by as much as 16500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Behavior Therapy in your area makes on average $86,038 per year, or $3,037 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $89,075. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Behavior Therapy salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Behavior Therapy jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Behavior Therapy Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Behavior Therapy job is above the national average. Topping the list is Auburn, NH, , with Odessa, DE, and Barrow, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Barrow, AK, beats the national average by $21,892 (24.6%), and Auburn, NH, furthers that trend with another $22,732 (25.5%) above the $89,075 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Behavior Therapy appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Auburn, NH, and Kahului, HI, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Behavior Therapy role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Auburn, NH	$111,807	$9,317	$2,150	$53.75
Odessa, DE	$111,120	$9,260	$2,136	$53.42
Barrow, AK	$110,967	$9,247	$2,133	$53.35
Nome, AK	$110,497	$9,208	$2,124	$53.12
Berkeley, CA	$109,067	$9,088	$2,097	$52.44
Sitka, AK	$107,307	$8,942	$2,063	$51.59
Westport, MA	$106,486	$8,873	$2,047	$51.20
Lynn, MA	$106,414	$8,867	$2,046	$51.16
Wyoming, WY	$106,234	$8,852	$2,042	$51.07
Kahului, HI	$105,256	$8,771	$2,024	$50.60

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Behavior Therapy Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Behavior Therapy job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Behavior Therapy jobs.

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Infographic detailing Behavior Therapy salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $89,075 per year or $42.82 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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