As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Silver Spring, MD is $38,910, equivalent to $19 per hour, $748 weekly, or $3,243 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 Silver Spring, MD vary widely, spanning from $33,676 to $44,142. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,171) and 75th percentile ($41,649), while top earners (90th percentile) make $44,142 per year. This $5,478 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, Silver Spring Behavioral Assistant often earn 7.4% higher than national averages. However, Silver Spring currently ranks 85 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 $33,676 Silver Spring, MD February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $36,171 Silver Spring, MD February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $38,910 Silver Spring, MD February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $41,649 Silver Spring, MD February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $44,142 Silver Spring, MD February 01, 2026
25% $36,171 10% $33,676 90% $44,142 75% $41,649 $38,910 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Silver Spring, Maryland    Silver Spring is an unincorporated community, large village, suburb of Washington, D.C., and census-designated place located inside the Capital Beltwa....More

Silver Spring, Maryland  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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