Skills training and development: Medicaid rates by state
33 states publish a Medicaid rate for skills training and development, compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Louisiana to $120.60 in Iowa.
- States
- 33
- Median per hour
- $44.80
- Highest
- $120.60Iowa
- Lowest
- —Louisiana
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $30.15 | 15 min | $120.60 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | South CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $28.21 | 15 min | $112.84 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $26.63 | 15 min | $106.52 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MassachusettsBachelor's-level staff | $26.06 | 15 min | $104.24 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 5 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $20.11 | 15 min | $80.44 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 6 | UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.59 | 15 min | $74.36 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.33 | 15 min | $73.32 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.68 | 15 min | $70.72 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.65 | 15 min | $58.60 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.48 | 15 min | $57.92 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.82 | 15 min | $51.28 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.80 | 15 min | $51.20 | 2008-10-01 | Official source |
| 13 | MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.27 | 15 min | $49.08 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $11.95 | 15 min | $47.80 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 15 | West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.45 | 15 min | $41.80 | 2023-04-01 | Official source |
| 16 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.09 | 15 min | $40.36 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 17 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.53 | 15 min | $38.12 | 2018-09-01 | Official source |
| 18 | ArkansasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $8.39 | 15 min | $33.56 | 2025-06-13 | Official source |
| 19 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.92 | 15 min | $31.68 | 2010-07-01 | Official source |
| 20 | VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.49 | 15 min | $29.96 | 2004-01-01 | Official source |
| 21 | TexasCase manager / support coordinator | $6.26 | 15 min | $25.04 | 2017-04-01 | Official source |
| 22 | NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $4.61 | 15 min | $18.44 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 23 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.41 | 15 min | $17.64 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 24 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.22 | 15 min | $16.88 | 2024-05-22 | Official source |
| 25 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.20 | 15 min | $16.80 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 26 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.35 | 15 min | $13.40 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 27 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.50 | 15 min | $10.00 | 2021-01-04 | Official source |
| 28 | IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.15 | 15 min | $8.60 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 29 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $102.72 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 30 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $25.87 | 1/4 hour | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 31 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.01 | month | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 32 | MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.97 | 15 min. | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 33 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.80 | 15 min. | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for skills training and development?
Iowa: $30.15 per 15 min ($120.60 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for skills training and development?
Across 33 states the median is $44.80 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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