As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Ohio is $34,221, equivalent to $16 per hour, $658 weekly, or $2,852 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $29,628 to $38,828. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,817) and 75th percentile ($36,633), while top earners (90th percentile) make $38,828 per year. This $4,816 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, Ohio Behavioral Assistant often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $29,628 OH January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $31,817 OH January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $34,221 OH January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $36,633 OH January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $38,828 OH January 01, 2026
25% $31,817 10% $29,628 90% $38,828 75% $36,633 $34,221 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $33,263 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $35,478 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $32,946 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $32,728 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $33,711 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $33,788 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $35,383 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $33,176 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $34,054 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $34,699 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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