Washington Medicaid ABA rates
Washington Medicaid pays $12.40 per 15 minute units ($49.60 an hour) for one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician delivered by a behavior technician, effective January 1, 2026, the 25th highest of 31 states with comparable rates. Below: 5 more ABA rates compared with every state we track, the wages of the staff who deliver them, and recent rate changes.
- One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician
- $12.40per 15 minute units · $49.60/hr
- Rank among states
- 25 of 31-22.7% vs median
- Behavior technician (RBT) median wage
- $26.33BLS May 2025
- Washington minimum wage
- $17.13$17.73 from January 1, 2027
Washington ABA rates vs other states
Fee-for-service, like-for-like by provider level. Click a rate to open Washington's official fee schedule.
| Service | Provider level | Code | WA rate | Unit | Per hour | Rank | Median across states | Lowest | Highest | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | Behavior technician | 97153 | $12.40 | 15 minute units | $49.60 | 25 of 31 | $64.16/hr | $38.52 | $217.12 | 31 |
| ABA therapy with plan changes by an analyst | Behavior analyst | 97155 | $14.09 | 15 minute units | $56.36 | 29 of 30 | $98.90/hr | $27.00 | $379.36 | 30 |
| ABA assessment by a behavior analyst | Behavior analyst | 97151 | $18.79 | 15 min. units | $75.16 | 29 of 30 | $113.40/hr | $30.00 | $450.60 | 30 |
| ABA assessment support by a technician | Behavior technician | Not published | $77.04/hr | $40.00 | $246.92 | 23 | ||||
| ABA parent and caregiver training | Behavior analyst | 97156 | $18.32 | 15 minute units | $73.28 | 28 of 30 | $94.50/hr | $21.00 | $157.60 | 30 |
| Group ABA therapy led by a technician | Behavior technician | 97154 | $12.40 | 15 minute unit | $49.60 | 7 of 28 | $33.00/hr | $6.52 | $123.64 | 28 |
| Group ABA therapy led by an analyst | Behavior analyst | 97158 | $12.40 | 15 minute units | $49.60 | 7 of 25 | $34.32/hr | $11.24 | $112.52 | 25 |
One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician: where Washington ranks
States whose published unit can't be converted are left out of the ranking.
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $54.28 | 15 min | $217.12 | 2026-07-01 |
| 2 | Georgia | $30.91 | 15 min | $123.64 | 2025-07-01 |
| 3 | Iowa | $28.59 | 15 min | $114.36 | 2024-07-01 |
| 4 | Virginia | $23.48 | 15 min | $93.92 | 2021-12-01 |
| 5 | Maryland | $20.91 | 15 min | $83.64 | 2024-07-01 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $20.84 | 15 min | $83.36 | 2023-02-01 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $20.81 | 15 min | $83.24 | 2025-10-01 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $20.17 | 15 min | $80.68 | 2024-01-01 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $18.70 | 15 min | $74.80 | 2026-07-01 |
| 10 | Arizona | $17.91 | 15 min | $71.64 | 2026-10-01 |
| 11 | Missouri | $17.73 | 15 min | $70.92 | 2022-07-01 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $17.35 | 15 min | $69.40 | 2024-01-01 |
| 13 | Colorado | $17.20 | 15 min | $68.80 | 2025-10-01 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $16.37 | 15 min | $65.48 | 2024-10-01 |
| 15 | Kansas | $16.25 | 15 min | $65.00 | 2024-07-01 |
| 16 | Indiana | $16.04 | 15 min | $64.16 | 2026-04-01 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $15.08 | 15 min | $60.32 | 2025-12-01 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $15.00 | 15 min | $60.00 | 2025-01-01 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $14.88 | 15 min | $59.52 | 2026-08-13 |
| 20 | Oregon | $14.70 | 15 min | $58.80 | 2024-07-01 |
| 21 | Texas | $14.50 | 15 min | $58.00 | 2025-09-01 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $13.46 | 15 min | $53.84 | 2024-07-01 |
| 23 | Nevada | $13.01 | 15 min | $52.04 | 2023-06-01 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $12.73 | 15 min | $50.92 | 2020-01-17 |
| 25 | Washington | $12.40 | 15 minute units | $49.60 | 2026-01-01 |
| 26 | Florida | $12.26 | 15 min | $49.04 | 2026-01-01 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $12.18 | 15 min | $48.72 | 2026-04-01 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $11.20 | 15 min | $44.80 | 2020-04-01 |
| 29 | Alabama | $10.00 | 15 min | $40.00 | 2026-02-05 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $10.00 | 15 min | $40.00 | 2019-03-20 |
| 31 | New York | $9.63 | 15 min | $38.52 | 2026-10-01 |
What it costs to deliver in Washington
Median hourly wages from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025).
| Role | WA median | US median | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behavior analyst (BCBA) * | $33.13 | $28.53 | +16.1% |
| Behavior technician (RBT) * | $26.33 | $22.08 | +19.2% |
* BLS publishes no occupation for this role; the closest published occupation is shown.
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Rates are taken from Washington's official Medicaid publications, and each one links to its source. Confirm with the payer before billing. Managed-care plans may pay differently from fee-for-service.