One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician: Medicaid rates by state
32 states publish a Medicaid rate for one-on-one aba therapy by a technician, compared at the technician level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $129.24 in New Mexico.
- States
- 32
- Median per hour
- $64.16
- Highest
- $129.24New Mexico
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New MexicoBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $32.31 | 15 min | $129.24 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | GeorgiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $30.91 | 15 min | $123.64 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | IowaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $28.59 | 15 min | $114.36 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | VirginiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $23.48 | 15 min | $93.92 | 2021-12-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MarylandBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $20.91 | 15 min | $83.64 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | WisconsinBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $20.84 | 15 min | $83.36 | 2023-02-01 | Official source |
| 7 | North CarolinaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $20.81 | 15 min | $83.24 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | MinnesotaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $20.17 | 15 min | $80.68 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | NebraskaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $18.70 | 15 min | $74.80 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | ArizonaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $17.91 | 15 min | $71.64 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MissouriBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $17.73 | 15 min | $70.92 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | OklahomaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $17.35 | 15 min | $69.40 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 13 | ColoradoBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $17.20 | 15 min | $68.80 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 14 | MassachusettsBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $16.37 | 15 min | $65.48 | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 15 | KansasBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $16.25 | 15 min | $65.00 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | IndianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $16.04 | 15 min | $64.16 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 17 | MississippiBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $15.08 | 15 min | $60.32 | 2025-12-01 | Official source |
| 18 | ArkansasBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $15.00 | 15 min | $60.00 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | South CarolinaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $14.88 | 15 min | $59.52 | 2026-08-13 | Official source |
| 20 | OregonBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $14.70 | 15 min | $58.80 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 21 | TexasBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $14.50 | 15 min | $58.00 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 22 | ConnecticutBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $13.46 | 15 min | $53.84 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | NevadaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $13.01 | 15 min | $52.04 | 2023-06-01 | Official source |
| 24 | PennsylvaniaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.73 | 15 min | $50.92 | 2020-01-17 | Official source |
| 25 | WashingtonBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.40 | 15 minute units | $49.60 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 26 | FloridaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.26 | 15 min | $49.04 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 27 | KentuckyBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.18 | 15 min | $48.72 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 28 | New JerseyBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $11.20 | 15 min | $44.80 | 2020-04-01 | Official source |
| 29 | AlabamaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $10.00 | 15 min | $40.00 | 2026-02-05 | Official source |
| 30 | LouisianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $10.00 | 15 min | $40.00 | 2019-03-20 | Official source |
| 31 | New YorkBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $9.63 | 15 min | $38.52 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 32 | IllinoisBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $13.00 | 1/4 hr | — | 2022-01-15 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for one-on-one aba therapy by a technician?
New Mexico: $32.31 per 15 min ($129.24 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for one-on-one aba therapy by a technician?
Across 32 states the median is $64.16 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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