As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Poughkeepsie, NY is $37,329, equivalent to $18 per hour, $718 weekly, or $3,111 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 Poughkeepsie, NY vary widely, spanning from $32,308 to $42,348. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,700) and 75th percentile ($39,956), while top earners (90th percentile) make $42,348 per year. This $5,256 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, Poughkeepsie Behavioral Assistant often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Poughkeepsie currently ranks 177 statewide 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 $32,308 Poughkeepsie, NY February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $34,700 Poughkeepsie, NY February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $37,329 Poughkeepsie, NY February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $39,956 Poughkeepsie, NY February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $42,348 Poughkeepsie, NY February 01, 2026
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About Poughkeepsie, New York    Poughkeepsie (/pəˈkɪpsi/ pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, is a city in the state of New York, United States, which is the county seat....More

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