Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salary in New York

$26.3K

$49.2K

$78.2K

$52,219

/year

$25.11

/hour

Behavioral Intervention Specialist Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,731

New York

New York

$52,219

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    How much does a Behavioral Intervention Specialist make in New York?

    As of May 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Behavioral Intervention Specialist in New York is $52,219 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.11 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,004/week or $4,351/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $78,223 and as low as $26,257, the majority of Behavioral Intervention Specialist salaries currently range between $43,200 (25th percentile) to $58,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $69,471 annually in New York. The average pay range for a Behavioral Intervention Specialist varies greatly (by as much as 14800), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    New York ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Behavioral Intervention Specialist salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Behavioral Intervention Specialist 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 Behavioral Intervention Specialist Jobs in New York

    We've identified 3 cities where the typical salary for a Behavioral Intervention Specialist job is above the average in New York in New York. Topping the list is Queens Village, , with Manhattan, and New York, close behind in the second and third positions. New York, beats the average in New York by $399 (0.8%), and Queens Village, furthers that trend with another $5,607 (10.7%) above the $52,219 average.

    With these 3 cities paying on average above the average for New York, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Behavioral Intervention Specialist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 14% between Queens Village, and Jamaica, , 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 Behavioral Intervention Specialist role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Queens Village

    $57,826

    $27.80

    Manhattan

    $52,677

    $25.33

    New York

    $52,618

    $25.30

    East Setauket

    $52,061

    $25.03

    Staten Island

    $51,740

    $24.88

    Floral Park

    $50,861

    $24.45

    Oakland Gardens

    $50,252

    $24.16

    Ronkonkoma

    $50,229

    $24.15

    Brooklyn

    $50,189

    $24.13

    Jamaica

    $50,176

    $24.12

    What are Top 4 Best Paying Related Behavioral Intervention Specialist Jobs in New York

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Behavioral Intervention Specialist job category in New York, we found 4 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $52219 state average for Behavioral Intervention Specialist jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Mscs

    $103,404

    $49.71

    Client Success Specialist

    $48,882

    $23.50

    Farm Credit East

    $46,498

    $22.35

    Liberal Arts

    $44,841

    $21.56

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Behavioral Intervention Specialist salary in New York as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $43,200 to $69,471 annually, with the New York average at $52,219 per year or $25.11 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in New York for Behavioral Intervention Specialist jobs, with Queens Village leading at $57,826 annually.