How much does a Behavioral Aide make hourly?

As of February 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Behavioral Aide in the United States is $16. While Salary.com is seeing that Behavioral Aide salary in the US can go up to $18 or down to $14, but most earn between $15 and $17. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Aide in the United States.

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Behavioral Aide Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $14 US February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $15 US February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $16 US February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $17 US February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $18 US February 01, 2026
25% $15 10% $14 90% $18 75% $17 $16 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

ABA Behavioral Health LLC - FORT WALTON BEACH, FL

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Behavioral Care Solutions - BATTLE CREEK, MI

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    Behavioral Aide


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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