As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Worcester, MA is $36,857, equivalent to $18 per hour, $709 weekly, or $3,071 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $31,910 to $41,819. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,268) and 75th percentile ($39,454), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,819 per year. This $5,186 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, Worcester Behavioral Assistant often earn 3.6% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 216 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 $31,910 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $34,268 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $36,857 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $39,454 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $41,819 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
25% $34,268 10% $31,910 90% $41,819 75% $39,454 $36,857 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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