Behavioral Therapist

What We Do

Behavioral Therapists are also recognized as cognitive-behavioral therapists and assist patients who are suffering from behavioral disorders like anxiety or depression.

Work Environment

Most Behavioral Therapists will practice in group sessions or individuals through educational, hospital or other clinical settings.

How to Become

To become a Behavioral Therapist a bachelor's degree with a focus in psychology is needed, followed by a master's or doctoral degree in cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Job Outlook

This job will grow at a rate of 27% by 2020.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Behavioral Therapist was $ 51,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide are 13% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Clinical training must be completed as well as a program to receive certification which requires a minimum of sex years through the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Behavioral Therapist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Behavioral Therapist from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Behavioral Therapist:
Below are the salaries for Behavioral Therapist, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 51,000.00	$ 40,581.00	$ 41,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 51,000.00
Alaska - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 38,000.00
Arizona - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 42,000.00
Arkansas - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 51,000.00
California - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 54,000.00
Colorado - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 45,000.00
Connecticut - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 59,000.00
DC - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 63,000.00
Delaware - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 45,000.00
Florida - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 47,000.00
Georgia - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 58,000.00
Hawaii - $ 32,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 32,000.00
Idaho - $ 34,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 34,000.00
Illinois - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 58,000.00
Indiana - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 49,000.00
Iowa - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 50,000.00
Kansas - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 46,000.00
Kentucky - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 43,000.00
Louisiana - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 44,000.00
Maine - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 45,000.00
Maryland - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 52,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 61,000.00
Minnesota - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 44,000.00
Mississippi - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 53,000.00
Missouri - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 50,000.00
Montana - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 45,000.00
Nebraska - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 37,000.00
Nevada - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 39,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 50,000.00
New Jersey - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 55,000.00
New Mexico - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 45,000.00
New York - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 62,000.00
North Carolina - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 48,000.00
North Dakota - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 45,000.00
Ohio - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 49,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 47,000.00
Oregon - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 49,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 49,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 47,000.00
South Carolina - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 49,000.00
South Dakota - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 38,000.00
Tennessee - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 47,000.00
Texas - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 49,000.00
Utah - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 40,000.00
Washington - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 52,000.00
West Virginia - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 48,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 45,000.00
Wyoming - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Behavioral Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Behavioral Therapist $ 42,000.00

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