Applied Behavior Analysis Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician in the United States is $70,620 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,046
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,962 to $79,742
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,169
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Applied Behavior Analysis Technician Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $79,742 $6,645 $1,533 $38
Average $70,620 $5,885 $1,358 $34
25th Percentile $60,962 $5,080 $1,172 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Applied Behavior Analysis Technician Salaries

An Applied Behavior Analysis Technician'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 Applied Behavior Analysis Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician'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): $63,628
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,642
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,054
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,548
  • Expert (over 8 years): $141,321
Levels Salary
Intake Co... Level Applied Behavior Analysis Technician$63,628
Applied B... Level Applied Behavior Analysis Technician$71,642
Behaviora... Level Applied Behavior Analysis Technician$92,054
Behaviora... Level Applied Behavior Analysis Technician$106,548
Behaviora... Level Applied Behavior Analysis Technician$141,321
$63,628 0 yr
$71,642 < 2 yrs
$92,054 2-4 yrs
$106,548 5-8 yrs
$141,321 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Applied Behavior Analysis Technicians

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: $89,073
  • San Francisco: $88,198
  • Oakland: $86,241

What Skills Can Increase an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 18.99% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 2.57% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Analysis 18.99%
Programming 2.57%
Pediatric 1.89%
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 Applied Behavior Analysis Technician's salary.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Integrity
 $73,445
4%
Listening
 $73,445
4%
Decision Making
 $72,739
3%
Initiative
 $72,739
3%
Teamwork
 $72,739
3%
Special Education
 $72,033
2%
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Applied Behavior Analysis Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician'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.

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$60,962
Average $70,620/year
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Average $5,885/month
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$1,172
Average $1,358/week
$1,533
$29
Average $34/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $79,742 $6,645 $1,533 $38
Average $70,620 $5,885 $1,358 $34
25th Percentile $60,962 $5,080 $1,172 $29

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Salary Trends for Applied Behavior Analysis Technician

Salaries for an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,896 in 2023 to around $70,641 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Applied Behavior Analysis Technician salary trends, .

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