ABA therapy with 2+ technicians (severe behavior): Medicaid rates by state
23 states publish a Medicaid rate for aba therapy with 2+ technicians (severe behavior), compared at the technician level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $476.20 in New Mexico.
- States
- 23
- Median per hour
- $98.90
- Highest
- $476.20New Mexico
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New MexicoPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $119.05 | 15 min | $476.20 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | VirginiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $69.39 | 15 min | $277.56 | 2021-12-01 | Official source |
| 3 | MarylandBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $52.28 | 15 min | $209.12 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MississippiBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $41.49 | 15 min | $165.96 | 2025-12-01 | Official source |
| 5 | New HampshireBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $35.58 | 15 min | $142.32 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | GeorgiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $30.91 | 15 min | $123.64 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | South CarolinaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $30.00 | 15 min | $120.00 | 2026-08-13 | Official source |
| 8 | ConnecticutBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $29.33 | 15 min | $117.32 | 2021-11-17 | Official source |
| 9 | IndianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $26.83 | 15 min | $107.32 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 10 | VermontBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $26.00 | 15 min | $104.00 | 2019-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MissouriBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $25.26 | 15 min | $101.04 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | MinnesotaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $24.19 | 15 min | $96.76 | 2024-11-01 | Official source |
| 13 | WashingtonBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $24.11 | 15 min. units | $96.44 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | NevadaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $20.21 | 15 min | $80.84 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | AlabamaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $20.00 | 15 min | $80.00 | 2026-02-05 | Official source |
| 16 | WisconsinBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $18.34 | 15 min | $73.36 | 2021-01-01 | Official source |
| 17 | HawaiiBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $17.66 | 15 min | $70.64 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 18 | New JerseyBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $16.40 | 15 min | $65.60 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | North DakotaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.99 | 15 min | $51.96 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 20 | WyomingBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.30 | 15 min | $49.20 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 21 | FloridaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.19 | 15 min | $48.76 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 22 | LouisianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $10.00 | 15 min | $40.00 | 2019-03-20 | Official source |
| 23 | IllinoisBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $46.39 | 1/4 hr | — | 2022-01-15 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for aba therapy with 2+ technicians (severe behavior)?
New Mexico: $119.05 per 15 min ($476.20 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for aba therapy with 2+ technicians (severe behavior)?
Across 23 states the median is $98.90 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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