As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Delaware is $35,570, equivalent to $17 per hour, $684 weekly, or $2,964 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $30,800 to $40,335. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,074) and 75th percentile ($38,064), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,335 per year. This $4,990 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, Delaware Behavioral Assistant often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $30,800 DE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $33,074 DE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $35,570 DE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $38,064 DE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $40,335 DE July 01, 2026
25% $33,074 10% $30,800 90% $40,335 75% $38,064 $35,570 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $37,341 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $37,365 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $37,246 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $37,181 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $37,372 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $37,296 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $37,168 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $37,189 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $37,500 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $37,057 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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