What are the main factors that influence a Behavior Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Behavior Assistant's salary?

A Behavior Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,944 for beginners, reaching about $69,558 at mid-level, and approach $74,138 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Behavior Assistant?

Behavior Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Behavior Assistant roles are District of Columbia $76,783, California $76,492, Massachusetts $75,473. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Behavior Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Behavior Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Behavior Consultant: $76,187; Behavior Coordinator: $76,046; Applied Behavior Analysis Scheduling Assistant: $73,138; Behavior Analyst: $70,642; Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst: $69,269.

Behavior Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Behavior Assistant make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavior Assistant in Delaware is $70,230 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,809
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,546 to $79,431
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,730

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Behavior Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,431	$6,619	$1,528	$38
Average	$70,230	$5,852	$1,351	$34
25th Percentile	$60,546	$5,046	$1,164	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Behavior Assistant Salaries

A Behavior Assistant'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 Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavior Assistant'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): $67,944
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,616
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,558
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,197
Expert (over 8 years): $74,138

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Behavior Assistant	$67,944
Intermediate Level Behavior Assistant	$68,616
Senior Level Behavior Assistant	$69,558
Specialist Level Behavior Assistant	$71,197
Expert Level Behavior Assistant	$74,138

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How Do Behavior Assistant 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 Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,783.
California: $76,492.
Massachusetts: $75,473.

District of Columbia $76,783 California $76,492 Massachusetts $75,473 Washington $75,195 New Jersey $75,168 Alaska $75,071 Connecticut $74,113 New York $73,725

Hawaii $72,484 Rhode Island $71,901 Maryland $71,506 Minnesota $70,965 Colorado $70,757 Illinois $70,688 Oregon $70,424 Delaware $70,230

New Hampshire $70,108 Virginia $69,835 Pennsylvania $69,037 Nevada $68,635 North Dakota $68,503 Michigan $68,295 Wisconsin $68,219 Vermont $68,066

Texas $67,643 Maine $67,615 Arizona $67,574 Ohio $67,525 Georgia $66,887 Indiana $66,568 Wyoming $66,506 Utah $66,409

Iowa $66,367 Kansas $66,034 Louisiana $65,937 North Carolina $65,903 Missouri $65,889 Florida $65,618 Montana $65,473 Nebraska $65,334

Kentucky $65,258 South Carolina $64,980 Tennessee $64,807 Idaho $64,737 New Mexico $64,231 Oklahoma $64,120 Alabama $63,711 South Dakota $63,025

Arkansas $62,650 West Virginia $62,449 Mississippi $61,846

Top Paying Cities for Behavior Assistants

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:

Lincoln: $72,685
Little Creek: $72,012
Magnolia: $72,310

Lincoln, DE $72,685 Little Creek, DE $72,012 Magnolia, DE $72,310 Milford, DE $72,685 Marydel, DE $71,742 Millsboro, DE $72,685 Millville, DE $73,170 Milton, DE $72,685

Nassau, DE $72,685 Ocean View, DE $73,170 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,170 Seaford, DE $71,922 Selbyville, DE $73,170 Smyrna, DE $71,659 Viola, DE $72,310 Woodside, DE $72,102

Bear, DE $71,131 Newark, DE $71,159 Claymont, DE $71,215 Delaware City, DE $71,159 Hockessin, DE $71,215 Kirkwood, DE $71,159 Middletown, DE $71,513 Montchanin, DE $71,215

New Castle, DE $71,215 Odessa, DE $71,610 Port Penn, DE $70,965 Rockland, DE $71,215 Saint Georges, DE $71,159 Townsend, DE $71,506 Winterthur, DE $71,215 Lewes, DE $72,685

Wilmington, DE $71,215 Dover, DE $71,978 Dover Afb, DE $72,144 Bethany Beach, DE $73,170 Bethel, DE $71,922 Bridgeville, DE $72,685 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,054 Cheswold, DE $71,811

Clayton, DE $71,631 Dagsboro, DE $73,170 Delmar, DE $71,922 Ellendale, DE $72,685 Felton, DE $72,685 Fenwick Island, DE $73,170 Frankford, DE $73,170 Frederica, DE $72,685

Georgetown, DE $72,685 Greenwood, DE $72,685 Harbeson, DE $72,685 Harrington, DE $72,685 Hartly, DE $71,596 Houston, DE $72,685 Kenton, DE $71,631 Laurel, DE $71,922

Yorklyn, DE $71,215

Behavior Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavior Assistant'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$60,546

Average $70,230/year

$79,431

$5,046

Average $5,852/month

$6,619

$1,164

Average $1,351/week

$1,528

$29

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,431	$6,619	$1,528	$38
Average	$70,230	$5,852	$1,351	$34
25th Percentile	$60,546	$5,046	$1,164	$29

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