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

What industry pays the highest salary for Behavior Assistant?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Behavior Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Behavior Assistant's salary?

A Behavior Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Intake Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $63,038, a Behavior Assistant (4-7 years)earns $70,892, a Behavioral Health Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,158, a Behavioral Health Manager (7+ years)earns $105,590, a Behavioral Health Director (7+ years)earns $140,142,

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 $76,773, California $76,482, Massachusetts $75,462. 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: $76,176; Behavior Coordinator: $76,141; Applied Behavior Analysis Scheduling Assistant: $73,126; Behavior Analyst: $70,632; Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst: $69,258.

Behavior Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Behavior Assistant make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavior Assistant in Delaware is $70,220 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): $87,773
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,541 to $79,408
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,729

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Behavior Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,408	$6,617	$1,527	$38
Average	$70,220	$5,852	$1,350	$34
25th Percentile	$60,541	$5,045	$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): $63,038
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,892
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,158
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,590
Expert (over 8 years): $140,142

Levels	Salary
Intake Co... Level Behavior Assistant	$63,038
Behavior ... Level Behavior Assistant	$70,892
Behaviora... Level Behavior Assistant	$91,158
Behaviora... Level Behavior Assistant	$105,590
Behaviora... Level Behavior Assistant	$140,142

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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: $76,773.
California: $76,482.
Massachusetts: $75,462.

District of Columbia $76,773 California $76,482 Massachusetts $75,462 Washington $75,185 New Jersey $75,157 Alaska $75,060 Connecticut $74,103 New York $73,715

Hawaii $72,474 Rhode Island $71,891 Maryland $71,496 Minnesota $70,955 Colorado $70,747 Illinois $70,678 Oregon $70,414 Delaware $70,220

New Hampshire $70,098 Virginia $69,825 Pennsylvania $69,028 Nevada $68,625 North Dakota $68,494 Michigan $68,286 Wisconsin $68,209 Vermont $68,057

Texas $67,634 Maine $67,606 Arizona $67,565 Ohio $67,516 Georgia $66,878 Indiana $66,559 Wyoming $66,497 Utah $66,400

Iowa $66,358 Kansas $66,025 Louisiana $65,928 North Carolina $65,893 Missouri $65,880 Florida $65,609 Montana $65,464 Nebraska $65,325

Kentucky $65,249 South Carolina $64,971 Tennessee $64,798 Idaho $64,729 New Mexico $64,222 Oklahoma $64,111 Alabama $63,702 South Dakota $63,016

Arkansas $62,641 West Virginia $62,440 Mississippi $61,837

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: $69,904
Little Creek: $70,416
Magnolia: $70,315

Lincoln, DE $69,904 Little Creek, DE $70,416 Magnolia, DE $70,315 Milford, DE $70,082 Marydel, DE $70,197 Millsboro, DE $69,611 Millville, DE $69,718 Milton, DE $69,839

Nassau, DE $69,889 Ocean View, DE $69,706 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,840 Seaford, DE $69,880 Selbyville, DE $69,591 Smyrna, DE $70,464 Viola, DE $70,140 Woodside, DE $70,328

Bear, DE $70,166 Newark, DE $70,140 Claymont, DE $70,283 Delaware City, DE $70,210 Hockessin, DE $70,134 Kirkwood, DE $70,197 Middletown, DE $70,224 Montchanin, DE $70,149

New Castle, DE $70,160 Odessa, DE $70,258 Port Penn, DE $70,306 Rockland, DE $70,156 Saint Georges, DE $70,201 Townsend, DE $70,310 Winterthur, DE $70,165 Lewes, DE $69,866

Wilmington, DE $70,137 Dover, DE $70,416 Dover Afb, DE $70,045 Bethany Beach, DE $69,633 Bethel, DE $69,705 Bridgeville, DE $69,869 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,217 Cheswold, DE $70,393

Clayton, DE $70,395 Dagsboro, DE $69,584 Delmar, DE $69,473 Ellendale, DE $69,684 Felton, DE $70,076 Fenwick Island, DE $69,600 Frankford, DE $69,478 Frederica, DE $70,145

Georgetown, DE $69,558 Greenwood, DE $69,880 Harbeson, DE $69,632 Harrington, DE $69,987 Hartly, DE $70,205 Houston, DE $69,887 Kenton, DE $70,398 Laurel, DE $69,516

Yorklyn, DE $70,154

Behavior Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Behavior Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Behavior Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Behavior Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Behavior Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$84,264	$41.0	20%

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.

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$60,541

Average $70,220/year

$79,408

$5,045

Average $5,852/month

$6,617

$1,164

Average $1,350/week

$1,527

$29

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,408	$6,617	$1,527	$38
Average	$70,220	$5,852	$1,350	$34
25th Percentile	$60,541	$5,045	$1,164	$29

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