Applied behavior analysis (ABA) Medicaid rates by state
Medicaid rates for ABA assessment, technician-delivered treatment, analyst protocol modification and parent training, compared like-for-like by provider level. For one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician, the median across 16 states is $67.14 an hour. Michigan pays the most.
- States with rates
- 17
- Median · One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician
- $67.14an hour
- Highest
- $217.12Michigan
- Lowest
- $38.52New York
Key ABA rates across states
Fee-for-service rates, compared like-for-like by provider level. Per-hour figures convert time-based units only.
| Service | Provider level | Median across states | Lowest | Highest | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | Behavior technician | $67.14/hr | $38.52 | $217.12 | 16 |
| ABA therapy with plan changes by an analyst | Behavior analyst | $101.80/hr | $56.36 | $379.36 | 16 |
| ABA assessment by a behavior analyst | Behavior analyst | $116.24/hr | $75.16 | $217.12 | 16 |
| ABA assessment support by a technician | Behavior technician | $77.04/hr | $44.80 | $246.92 | 11 |
| ABA parent and caregiver training | Behavior analyst | $92.04/hr | $70.08 | $157.60 | 15 |
| Group ABA therapy led by a technician | Behavior technician | $31.28/hr | $6.52 | $123.64 | 16 |
| Group ABA therapy led by an analyst | Behavior analyst | $37.36/hr | $11.24 | $112.52 | 13 |
One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician: state ranking
Behavior technician level. Each rate links to the state's official fee schedule.
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $54.28 | 15 min | $217.12 | 2026-07-01 |
| 2 | Georgia | $30.91 | 15 min | $123.64 | 2025-07-01 |
| 3 | Virginia | $23.48 | 15 min | $93.92 | 2021-12-01 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $20.81 | 15 min | $83.24 | 2025-10-01 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $20.17 | 15 min | $80.68 | 2024-01-01 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $18.70 | 15 min | $74.80 | 2026-07-01 |
| 7 | Arizona | $17.91 | 15 min | $71.64 | 2026-10-01 |
| 8 | Colorado | $17.20 | 15 min | $68.80 | 2025-10-01 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $16.37 | 15 min | $65.48 | 2024-10-01 |
| 10 | Indiana | $16.04 | 15 min | $64.16 | 2026-04-01 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $15.00 | 15 min | $60.00 | 2025-01-01 |
| 12 | Texas | $14.50 | 15 min | $58.00 | 2025-09-01 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $12.73 | 15 min | $50.92 | 2020-01-17 |
| 14 | Washington | $12.40 | 15 minute units | $49.60 | 2026-01-01 |
| 15 | Florida | $12.26 | 15 min | $49.04 | 2026-01-01 |
| 16 | New York | $9.63 | 15 min | $38.52 | 2026-10-01 |
ABA rates by state
State pages cover every key rate, the wages of the roles that deliver the service, the minimum wage, and recent rate changes.
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