Aba Therapy Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Aba Therapy Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Aba Therapy Assistant in the United States is $47,352 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Aba Therapy Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,310
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,486 to $56,752
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,056
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Aba Therapy Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,752 $4,729 $1,091 $27
Average $47,352 $3,946 $911 $23
25th Percentile $42,486 $3,540 $817 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Aba Therapy Assistant Salaries

An Aba Therapy Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aba Therapy Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aba Therapy Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,643
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,908
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,006
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,550
  • Expert (over 8 years): $51,908
Levels Salary
Entry Level Aba Therapy Assistant$43,643
Intermediate Level Aba Therapy Assistant$43,908
Senior Level Aba Therapy Assistant$47,006
Specialist Level Aba Therapy Assistant$51,550
Expert Level Aba Therapy Assistant$51,908
$43,643 0 yr
$43,908 < 2 yrs
$47,006 2-4 yrs
$51,550 5-8 yrs
$51,908 > 8 yrs
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How Do Aba Therapy Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aba Therapy Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,428.
  • California: $52,229.
  • Massachusetts: $51,533.

Top Paying Cities for Aba Therapy Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $59,725
  • San Francisco: $59,138
  • Oakland: $57,826

What Skills Can Increase an Aba Therapy Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 7.64% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • B2B Sales (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): Selling products and services directly from one business to another.
  • Cross-Selling (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Cross-selling is the action or practice of selling an additional product or service to an existing customer. In practice, businesses define cross-selling in many different ways. Elements that might influence the definition might include the size of the business, the industry sector it operates within and the financial motivations of those required to define the term. The objective of cross-selling can be either to increase the income derived from the client or to protect the relationship with the client or clients. The approach to the process of cross-selling can be varied. Unlike the acquiring of new business, cross-selling involves an element of risk that existing relationships with the client could be disrupted. For that reason, it is important to ensure that the additional product or service being sold to the client or clients enhances the value the client or clients get from the organization.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 7.64%
B2B Sales 2.98%
Cross-Selling 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Aba Therapy Assistant's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Customer Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$55,875
18%
Customer Sales
$51,613
9%
Problem Solving
$50,193
6%
Written Communication
$47,825
1%
Sales Process
$47,825
1%
Time Management
$47,352
0%
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Aba Therapy Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aba Therapy Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Aba Therapy Assistant

Salaries for an Aba Therapy Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,094 in 2023 to around $55,232 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aba Therapy Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Aba Therapy Assistant Over Time

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