As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Alabama is $32,288, equivalent to $16 per hour, $621 weekly, or $2,691 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Behavioral Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Behavioral Assistant in Alabama vary widely, spanning from $27,954 to $36,635. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,020) and 75th percentile ($34,563), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,635 per year. This $4,543 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Medication Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alabama Behavioral Assistant often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Behavioral Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Behavioral Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $27,954 AL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $30,020 AL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $32,288 AL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $34,563 AL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $36,635 AL January 01, 2026
25% $30,020 10% $27,954 90% $36,635 75% $34,563 $32,288 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $32,050 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $34,163 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $31,096 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $33,526 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $33,944 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $33,249 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $33,566 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $33,405 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $33,751 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $32,717 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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