As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Georgia is $33,888, equivalent to $16 per hour, $652 weekly, or $2,824 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $29,339 to $38,429. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,507) and 75th percentile ($36,265), while top earners (90th percentile) make $38,429 per year. This $4,758 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, Georgia Behavioral Assistant often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 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 $29,339 GA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $31,507 GA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $33,888 GA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $36,265 GA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $38,429 GA April 01, 2026
25% $31,507 10% $29,339 90% $38,429 75% $36,265 $33,888 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $32,484 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $35,660 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $34,336 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $32,363 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $32,605 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $32,605 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $32,605 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $32,363 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $32,619 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $33,841 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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