As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Springfield, MO is $31,167, equivalent to $15 per hour, $599 weekly, or $2,597 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $26,983 to $35,363. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($28,977) and 75th percentile ($33,363), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,363 per year. This $4,386 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, Springfield Behavioral Assistant often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 768 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 $26,983 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $28,977 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $31,167 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $33,363 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $35,363 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25% $28,977 10% $26,983 90% $35,363 75% $33,363 $31,167 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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