ABA therapist salary in United States
How much does an ABA Therapist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$23.64
Average $23.64
Low $16.30
High $34.28
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a aba therapist is $23.64 per hour in the United States. 28k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for ABA Therapists in United States
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Highest paying cities for ABA Therapists near United States
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Where can an ABA Therapist earn more?
Compare salaries for ABA Therapists in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for ABA Therapists
Most recommended skill
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine(earn +95.92% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 3600.00% since 2018. ABA Therapists with this skill earn +95.92% more than the average base salary, which is $23.64 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | increase by 5 |
| 2015 | 17 | increase by 240.00% |
| 2016 | 9 | decrease by 47.06% |
| 2017 | 4 | decrease by 55.56% |
| 2018 | 2 | decrease by 50.00% |
| 2019 | 74 | increase by 3600.00% |
Top companies hiring ABA Therapists with the recommended skill
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Top specialties
Physical & Rehabilitation MedicineTop certifications
Certified School PsychologistTop licenses
LMSWMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Specialties | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 jobs | 5 |
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Most common benefits for ABA Therapists
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 765 ratings37% of ABA Therapists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Behavioral Therapist
Job openingsAverage $22.15 per hour
Behavior Technician
Job openingsAverage $21.68 per hour
Behavioral Specialist
Job openingsAverage $21.93 per hour
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Job openingsAverage $80,643 per year
Therapist
Job openingsAverage $30.67 per hour
Autism Specialist
Job openingsAverage $41,629 per year
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Common questions about salaries for an ABA Therapist
How can I know if I am being paid fairly?
If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for an applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapist position, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry and experience.
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How much do similar professions to applied behavioral analysis (ABA) Therapist get paid?
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