As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Louisiana is $33,396, equivalent to $16 per hour, $642 weekly, or $2,783 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $28,918 to $37,870. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,052) and 75th percentile ($35,738), while top earners (90th percentile) make $37,870 per year. This $4,686 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, Louisiana Behavioral Assistant often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $28,918 LA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $31,052 LA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $33,396 LA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $35,738 LA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $37,870 LA July 01, 2026
25% $31,052 10% $28,918 90% $37,870 75% $35,738 $33,396 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $33,208 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $33,912 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $32,846 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $35,042 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $32,670 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $34,284 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $34,131 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $32,326 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $35,115 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $33,522 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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