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One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician: Medicaid rates by state

43 states publish a Medicaid rate for one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician, compared at the technician level. The median is $64.16 per hour; per hour, rates range from $10.00 in West Virginia to $129.24 in New Mexico.

States
43
Median per hour
$64.16
Highest
$129.24New Mexico
Lowest
$10.00West Virginia
Rates on file
408

One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician: highest and lowest states

Headline rate per state for the same provider level, converted to an hour.

#StateRateUnitPer hourEffective
1New MexicoBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst)$32.3115 min$129.242025-01-01
2AlaskaBehavior technician (RBT / BT)$31.9515 min$127.802026-07-01
3GeorgiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT)$30.9115 min$123.642025-07-01
22IndianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT)$16.0415 min$64.162026-04-01
43West VirginiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT)$2.5015 min$10.002019-08-01
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Frequently asked questions

Which state pays the most for one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician?

New Mexico: $32.31 per 15 min ($129.24 per hour).

What is the average Medicaid rate for one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician?

Across 43 states the median is $64.16 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.