Group ABA therapy led by a technician: Medicaid rates by state
19 states publish a Medicaid rate for group aba therapy led by a technician, compared at the technician level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $123.64 in Georgia.
- States
- 19
- Median per hour
- $28.42
- Highest
- $123.64Georgia
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GeorgiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $30.91 | 15 min | $123.64 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MassachusettsBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $13.91 | 15 min | $55.64 | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | VirginiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $13.13 | 15 min | $52.52 | 2021-12-01 | Official source |
| 4 | WashingtonBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.40 | 15 minute unit | $49.60 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | North CarolinaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $11.37 | 15 min | $45.48 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 6 | ColoradoBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $8.81 | 15 min | $35.24 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MarylandBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $8.36 | 15 min | $33.44 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | PennsylvaniaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $8.15 | 15 min | $32.60 | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 9 | NebraskaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $7.49 | 15 min | $29.96 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MinnesotaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $6.72 | 15 min | $26.88 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | FloridaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $6.58 | 15 min | $26.32 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | WisconsinBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $6.39 | 15 min | $25.56 | 2022-12-01 | Official source |
| 13 | IndianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $6.14 | 15 min | $24.56 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 14 | ArizonaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $4.99 | 15 min | $19.96 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 15 | New JerseyBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $4.80 | 15 min | $19.20 | 2020-12-01 | Official source |
| 16 | New YorkBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $3.31 | 15 min | $13.24 | 2023-04-01 | Official source |
| 17 | MissouriBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $2.05 | 15 min | $8.20 | 2025-05-01 | Official source |
| 18 | TexasBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $1.63 | 15 min | $6.52 | 2024-03-01 | Official source |
| 19 | IllinoisBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $5.72 | 1/4 hr | — | 2022-01-15 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for group aba therapy led by a technician?
Georgia: $30.91 per 15 min ($123.64 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for group aba therapy led by a technician?
Across 19 states the median is $28.42 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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