ABA assessment by a behavior analyst: Medicaid rates by state
28 states publish a Medicaid rate for aba assessment by a behavior analyst, compared at the analyst level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $200.44 in Minnesota.
- States
- 28
- Median per hour
- $103.74
- Highest
- $200.44Minnesota
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MinnesotaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $50.11 | 15 min | $200.44 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | KansasBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $43.75 | 15 min | $175.00 | 2019-04-01 | Official source |
| 3 | GeorgiaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $40.14 | 15 min | $160.56 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | ColoradoBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $39.61 | 15 min | $158.44 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 5 | VirginiaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $39.40 | 15 min | $157.60 | 2021-12-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MarylandBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $38.34 | 15 min | $153.36 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | NebraskaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $38.16 | 15 min | $152.64 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | IowaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $35.73 | 15 min | $142.92 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | ArizonaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $33.27 | 15 min | $133.08 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MassachusettsBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $30.73 | 15 min | $122.92 | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 11 | North CarolinaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $30.56 | 15 min | $122.24 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 12 | TexasBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $27.56 | 15 min | $110.24 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 13 | IndianaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $25.97 | 15 min | $103.88 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 14 | WisconsinBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $25.90 | 15 min | $103.60 | 2023-02-01 | Official source |
| 15 | MissouriBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $25.26 | 15 min | $101.04 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | AlabamaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $25.00 | 15 min | $100.00 | 2026-02-05 | Official source |
| 17 | New JerseyBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $25.00 | 15 min | $100.00 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 18 | OklahomaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $23.55 | 15 min | $94.20 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | South CarolinaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $23.51 | 15 min | $94.04 | 2026-08-13 | Official source |
| 20 | PennsylvaniaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $22.09 | 15 min | $88.36 | 2020-01-17 | Official source |
| 21 | OregonBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $20.85 | 15 min | $83.40 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 22 | ArkansasBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $20.00 | 15 min | $80.00 | 2025-03-26 | Official source |
| 23 | New YorkBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $19.26 | 15 min | $77.04 | 2022-04-01 | Official source |
| 24 | FloridaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $19.05 | 15 min | $76.20 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 25 | WashingtonBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $18.79 | 15 min. units | $75.16 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 26 | LouisianaBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $7.50 | 15 min | $30.00 | 2019-03-20 | Official source |
| 27 | KentuckyBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $21.59 | 15 min | — | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 28 | IllinoisBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $20.39 | 1/4 hr | — | 2022-01-15 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for aba assessment by a behavior analyst?
Minnesota: $50.11 per 15 min ($200.44 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for aba assessment by a behavior analyst?
Across 28 states the median is $103.74 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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