As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Aurora, IL is $36,035, equivalent to $17 per hour, $693 weekly, or $3,003 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 Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $31,188 to $40,881. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,498) and 75th percentile ($38,572), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,881 per year. This $5,074 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, Aurora Behavioral Assistant often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 291 statewide 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 $31,188 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $33,498 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $36,035 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $38,572 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $40,881 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
25% $33,498 10% $31,188 90% $40,881 75% $38,572 $36,035 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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