RBT pay centers on a median of $25/hr, with most reports between $22 and $27. The range runs from about $12 at the low end to $29+ for the top tenth of earners. These figures come from 5,414 RBT pay reports nationwide. Filter by state and setting below to see local numbers.
State is the biggest factor. RBT pay in high-cost states runs well above the national median, while rural markets sit below it. Setting matters too: center-based, in-home, school, and telehealth roles each pay differently. Experience, certification, and whether the job is W-2 or 1099 move the number further. The filters above break the data down along each of these.
These numbers come from two places: pay reports that working RBTs submit directly, and compensation pulled from verified ABA job listings. We aggregate at the role and state level and show a count next to every figure so you can judge the sample yourself. Clinic-level pay stays private until at least three people report from the same workplace.
The median RBT earns $25/hr nationwide. Most fall between $22 and $27, and the top tenth clears $29/hr.
Right now New York posts the highest average RBT pay in our data, at $30/hr. State rankings shift as more people report, so check the by-state table above for the current picture.
Most RBTs are paid hourly. We show every figure as an hourly rate so roles and clinics compare cleanly; salaried positions are converted to an hourly equivalent.
Every number combines pay that working RBTs report directly with compensation pulled from verified ABA job listings. We show the sample size next to each figure so you can judge it yourself.
Yes. Submissions are anonymous, and we never tie a report back to you, including for the clinic you review.