Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide Salary in the United States

How much does a Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide in the United States is $35,983 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,852
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,506 to $38,532
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,251
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Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $38,532 $3,211 $741 $19
Average $35,983 $2,999 $692 $17
25th Percentile $33,506 $2,792 $644 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide Salaries

A Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,796
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $32,303
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,812
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,311
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,374
Levels Salary
Behavior ... Level Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide$35,796
Home Care... Level Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide$32,303
Home Care... Level Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide$38,812
Home Care... Level Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide$43,311
Home Care... Level Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide$43,374
$35,796 0 yr
$32,303 < 2 yrs
$38,812 2-4 yrs
$43,311 5-8 yrs
$43,374 > 8 yrs
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How Do Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,841.
  • California: $39,689.
  • Massachusetts: $39,161.

Top Paying Cities for Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aides

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $45,386
  • San Francisco: $44,939
  • Oakland: $43,943

What Skills Can Increase a Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 5.83% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Medication Administration (Mentioned in 5.59% Job Postings): Medication administration is the direct application of a prescribed medication whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means to the body of the individual by an individual legally authorized to do so.
  • Service Quality (Mentioned in 3.86% Job Postings): Service quality is a measure of how an organization delivers its services compared to the expectations of its customers.
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Commitment 5.83%
Medication Administration 5.59%
Service Quality 3.86%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide's salary.
  • Social Work: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Social Work
 $40,301
12%
Leadership
 $39,222
9%
Analysis
 $39,222
9%
Patient Care
 $37,782
5%
Initiative
 $37,423
4%
Written Communication
 $37,423
4%
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Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$33,506
Average $35,983/year
$38,532
$2,792
Average $2,999/month
$3,211
$644
Average $692/week
$741
$16
Average $17/hour
$19
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $38,532 $3,211 $741 $19
Average $35,983 $2,999 $692 $17
25th Percentile $33,506 $2,792 $644 $16

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Salary Trends for Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide

Salaries for a Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,570 in 2023 to around $40,414 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Behavior Assistant /Classroom Aide salary trends, .

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