Hourly Wage for Behavioral Assistant Salary in the United States

Behavioral Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Behavioral Assistant make hourly?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Behavioral Assistant in the United States is $17. While Salary.com is seeing that Behavioral Assistant salary in the US can go up to $19 or down to $15, but most earn between $16 and $18. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Assistant in the United States.

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Behavioral Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $15 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $16 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $17 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $18 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $19 US July 01, 2026
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Assistant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Behavioral Assistant ranges from $16 to $18 with the average hourly pay of $17. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $17 to $18 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $18.

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