As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Connecticut is $37,537, equivalent to $18 per hour, $722 weekly, or $3,128 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Behavioral Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Behavioral Assistant in Connecticut vary widely, spanning from $32,503 to $42,565. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,902) and 75th percentile ($40,169), while top earners (90th percentile) make $42,565 per year. This $5,267 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, Connecticut Behavioral Assistant often earn 6.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Connecticut currently ranks 7 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 $32,503 CT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $34,902 CT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $37,537 CT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $40,169 CT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $42,565 CT July 01, 2026
25% $34,902 10% $32,503 90% $42,565 75% $40,169 $37,537 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location New London, CT Avg. Salary $38,813 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $38,802 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $39,146 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $38,756 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $38,853 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $38,836 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $39,587 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $38,713 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $38,885 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $38,722 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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