What are the main factors that influence an ABA Behavioral Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for ABA Behavioral Technician?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for ABA Behavioral Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An ABA Behavioral Technician's salary?

An ABA Behavioral Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,884 for beginners, reaching about $97,594 at mid-level, and approach $160,315 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an ABA Behavioral Technician?

ABA Behavioral Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ABA Behavioral Technician roles are District of Columbia $47,594, California $47,414, Massachusetts $46,782. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of ABA Behavioral Technician roles make?

Salaries for ABA Behavioral Technician level roles vary by specialization: Aba Supervisor: $76,057; Experienced ABA Behavior Technician: $72,955; Aba Instructor: $66,212; Behavioral Treatment Technician: $48,731; Registered Behavioral Technician: $43,060.

ABA Behavioral Technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does an ABA Behavioral Technician make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an ABA Behavioral Technician in New Mexico is $39,814 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, an ABA Behavioral Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,340
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,314 to $44,277
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,129

10% $33,129

50% (Median) $39,814

90% $48,340

ABA Behavioral Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,277	$3,690	$851	$21
Average	$39,814	$3,318	$766	$19
25th Percentile	$36,314	$3,026	$698	$17

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Key Factors That Influence ABA Behavioral Technician Salaries

An ABA Behavioral Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects ABA Behavioral Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ABA Behavioral Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,884
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,255
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,594
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,529
Expert (over 8 years): $160,315

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
ABA Behavioral Technician	less than 1 year	$38,884
Behavioral Health Supervisor	1-2 years	$84,255
Behavioral Health Manager	2-4 years	$97,594
Behavioral Health Director	5-8 years	$129,529
VP of Behavioral Health	over 8 years	$160,315

How Do ABA Behavioral Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract ABA Behavioral Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,594.
California: $47,414.
Massachusetts: $46,782.

District of Columbia $47,594 California $47,414 Massachusetts $46,782 Washington $46,610 New Jersey $46,593 Alaska $46,532 Connecticut $45,939 New York $45,698

Hawaii $44,929 Rhode Island $44,568 Maryland $44,323 Minnesota $43,988 Colorado $43,859 Illinois $43,816 Oregon $43,652 Delaware $43,532

New Hampshire $43,456 Virginia $43,287 Pennsylvania $42,793 Nevada $42,543 North Dakota $42,462 Michigan $42,333 Wisconsin $42,285 Vermont $42,191

Texas $41,929 Maine $41,911 Arizona $41,886 Ohio $41,855 Georgia $41,460 Indiana $41,262 Wyoming $41,224 Utah $41,163

Iowa $41,138 Kansas $40,931 Louisiana $40,871 North Carolina $40,850 Missouri $40,841 Florida $40,673 Montana $40,583 Nebraska $40,497

Kentucky $40,450 South Carolina $40,278 Tennessee $40,170 Idaho $40,127 New Mexico $39,814 Oklahoma $39,745 Alabama $39,491 South Dakota $39,066

Arkansas $38,834 West Virginia $38,709 Mississippi $38,335

Top Paying Cities for ABA Behavioral Technician

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $40,237
Belen: $40,014
Bernalillo: $40,309

Algodones, NM $40,237

Belen, NM $40,014

Bernalillo, NM $40,309

Bluewater, NM $39,462

Bosque, NM $39,719

Casa Blanca, NM $39,809

Cedar Crest, NM $40,342

Cedarvale, NM $38,760

Cerrillos, NM $40,267

Claunch, NM $38,617

Coyote, NM $39,673

Cuba, NM $39,610

Cubero, NM $39,897

Edgewood, NM $40,162

Estancia, NM $39,683

Gallina, NM $39,466

Counselor, NM $39,490

Grants, NM $39,417

Milan, NM $39,575

Isleta, NM $40,378

Jarales, NM $39,975

Jemez Pueblo, NM $40,044

Jemez Springs, NM $39,921

Laguna, NM $40,093

La Jara, NM $39,566

La Joya, NM $39,474

Lindrith, NM $39,426

Los Lunas, NM $40,225

Mcintosh, NM $39,902

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $39,636

Moriarty, NM $39,768

Mountainair, NM $39,339

Nageezi, NM $39,438

New Laguna, NM $39,878

Paguate, NM $39,905

Pena Blanca, NM $40,351

Peralta, NM $40,289

Placitas, NM $40,310

Ponderosa, NM $39,993

Prewitt, NM $39,450

Regina, NM $39,478

Sandia Park, NM $40,241

Corrales, NM $40,393

San Fidel, NM $39,663

San Rafael, NM $39,494

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $40,241

San Ysidro, NM $40,187

Stanley, NM $39,762

Tijeras, NM $40,246

Tome, NM $40,172

Torreon, NM $40,038

Veguita, NM $39,716

Willard, NM $39,268

Youngsville, NM $39,685

Bosque Farms, NM $40,363

Clines Corners, NM $39,522

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $40,272

Cochiti Lake, NM $40,324

Albuquerque, NM $40,415

Kirtland Afb, NM $40,415

Rio Rancho, NM $40,349

Gallup, NM $39,508

Brimhall, NM $39,396

Church Rock, NM $39,414

Continental Divide, NM $39,386

Crownpoint, NM $39,419

Fence Lake, NM $39,243

Fort Wingate, NM $39,401

Gamerco, NM $39,467

Mentmore, NM $39,406

Mexican Springs, NM $39,401

Ramah, NM $39,329

Rehoboth, NM $39,427

Thoreau, NM $39,429

Tohatchi, NM $39,393

Vanderwagen, NM $39,401

Zuni, NM $39,392

Navajo, NM $39,445

Jamestown, NM $39,347

Pinehill, NM $39,298

Sheep Springs, NM $39,436

Smith Lake, NM $39,583

Yatahey, NM $39,422

Farmington, NM $39,611

Aztec, NM $39,684

Blanco, NM $39,499

Bloomfield, NM $39,452

Flora Vista, NM $39,652

Fruitland, NM $39,404

Kirtland, NM $39,652

La Plata, NM $39,667

Navajo Dam, NM $39,649

Shiprock, NM $39,594

Waterflow, NM $39,574

Newcomb, NM $39,412

Sanostee, NM $39,437

Santa Fe, NM $40,622

Abiquiu, NM $39,511

Alcalde, NM $40,199

Amalia, NM $39,450

Arroyo Hondo, NM $39,395

Arroyo Seco, NM $39,441

Canjilon, NM $39,389

Canones, NM $39,747

Carson, NM $39,546

Cebolla, NM $39,412

Cerro, NM $39,423

Chama, NM $39,585

Chamisal, NM $40,092

Chimayo, NM $40,374

Cordova, NM $40,305

Costilla, NM $39,616

Taos Ski Valley, NM $39,315

Dixon, NM $40,054

Dulce, NM $39,584

El Prado, NM $39,475

El Rito, NM $39,656

Embudo, NM $39,848

Espanola, NM $40,325

Glorieta, NM $40,465

Hernandez, NM $39,950

Ilfeld, NM $40,092

La Madera, NM $39,587

Lamy, NM $40,311

Llano, NM $40,011

Los Alamos, NM $40,406

White Rock, NM $40,482

Medanales, NM $39,994

Ojo Caliente, NM $39,759

Los Ojos, NM $39,487

Pecos, NM $40,339

Penasco, NM $39,862

Petaca, NM $39,352

Questa, NM $39,465

Ranchos De Taos, NM $39,673

Red River, NM $39,352

Ribera, NM $39,606

Rowe, NM $40,130

San Cristobal, NM $39,351

San Jose, NM $40,031

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $40,226

Santa Cruz, NM $40,360

Serafina, NM $39,505

Taos, NM $39,453

Tererro, NM $40,468

Tesuque, NM $40,622

Tierra Amarilla, NM $39,453

Trampas, NM $39,830

Tres Piedras, NM $39,341

Truchas, NM $40,193

Vadito, NM $39,810

Valdez, NM $39,381

Vallecitos, NM $39,350

Velarde, NM $39,993

Villanueva, NM $39,529

Spaceport City, NM $38,723

Las Vegas, NM $39,194

Angel Fire, NM $39,309

Anton Chico, NM $39,126

Buena Vista, NM $39,485

Chacon, NM $39,513

Cimarron, NM $39,248

Cleveland, NM $39,793

Eagle Nest, NM $39,278

Guadalupita, NM $39,453

Holman, NM $39,692

La Loma, NM $39,060

Maxwell, NM $39,261

Miami, NM $39,177

Mills, NM $39,037

Montezuma, NM $39,995

Mora, NM $39,849

Mosquero, NM $39,003

Ocate, NM $39,219

Ojo Feliz, NM $39,322

Rainsville, NM $39,495

Raton, NM $39,360

Rociada, NM $40,016

Roy, NM $39,046

Sapello, NM $39,668

Solano, NM $38,998

Springer, NM $39,159

Ute Park, NM $39,266

Valmora, NM $39,161

Wagon Mound, NM $39,116

Watrous, NM $39,174

Socorro, NM $39,083

Aragon, NM $39,202

Datil, NM $39,040

Lemitar, NM $39,265

Luna, NM $39,271

Magdalena, NM $39,043

Pie Town, NM $39,173

Polvadera, NM $39,360

Quemado, NM $39,254

Reserve, NM $39,184

San Acacia, NM $39,425

San Antonio, NM $38,867

Truth Or Consequences, NM $38,859

Arrey, NM $38,852

Caballo, NM $38,879

Derry, NM $38,681

Elephant Butte, NM $38,960

Garfield, NM $38,569

Hatch, NM $37,951

Monticello, NM $38,857

Rincon, NM $37,733

Salem, NM $38,449

Williamsburg, NM $38,908

Winston, NM $38,885

Las Cruces, NM $37,239

White Sands Missile Range, NM $37,361

Santa Teresa, NM $37,633

Playas, NM $39,039

Animas, NM $39,134

Anthony, NM $37,623

Arenas Valley, NM $39,065

Bayard, NM $39,029

Berino, NM $37,453

Buckhorn, NM $39,070

Santa Clara, NM $39,097

Chamberino, NM $37,492

Cliff, NM $39,024

Columbus, NM $38,920

Deming, NM $38,929

Dona Ana, NM $37,240

Fairacres, NM $37,351

Faywood, NM $38,910

Fort Bayard, NM $39,060

Gila, NM $38,967

Glenwood, NM $38,997

Hachita, NM $38,920

Hanover, NM $38,928

Hillsboro, NM $38,848

Hurley, NM $39,003

La Mesa, NM $37,951

Lordsburg, NM $39,010

Mesilla, NM $37,240

Mesilla Park, NM $37,244

Mesquite, NM $37,275

Mimbres, NM $38,959

Mule Creek, NM $39,064

Organ, NM $37,263

Pinos Altos, NM $39,024

Radium Springs, NM $37,255

Redrock, NM $38,924

Rodeo, NM $39,184

San Miguel, NM $37,261

Silver City, NM $39,024

Sunland Park, NM $37,432

Tyrone, NM $39,140

Vado, NM $37,290

Chaparral, NM $37,761

Clovis, NM $38,949

Cannon Afb, NM $38,863

Broadview, NM $38,836

Causey, NM $38,769

Crossroads, NM $38,677

Dora, NM $38,861

Elida, NM $38,700

Floyd, NM $38,794

Fort Sumner, NM $38,763

Grady, NM $38,873

House, NM $38,842

Kenna, NM $38,700

Lingo, NM $38,766

Melrose, NM $38,848

Milnesand, NM $38,685

Pep, NM $38,738

Portales, NM $38,880

Rogers, NM $38,748

Saint Vrain, NM $38,873

Taiban, NM $38,749

Texico, NM $38,888

Yeso, NM $38,609

Roswell, NM $38,653

Artesia, NM $38,730

Caprock, NM $38,651

Carlsbad, NM $38,755

Dexter, NM $38,681

Eunice, NM $38,790

Hagerman, NM $38,700

Hobbs, NM $38,846

Hope, NM $38,558

Jal, NM $38,744

Lake Arthur, NM $38,636

Lakewood, NM $38,694

Loco Hills, NM $38,765

Loving, NM $38,745

Lovington, NM $38,809

Mcdonald, NM $38,703

Malaga, NM $38,708

Maljamar, NM $38,670

Monument, NM $38,761

Tatum, NM $38,728

Whites City, NM $38,793

Carrizozo, NM $38,470

Alamogordo, NM $38,348

Alto, NM $38,476

Bent, NM $38,355

Capitan, NM $38,386

Cloudcroft, NM $38,351

Corona, NM $38,638

Encino, NM $38,948

Fort Stanton, NM $38,403

Glencoe, NM $38,375

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $38,344

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $38,344

Hondo, NM $38,411

La Luz, NM $38,344

Lincoln, NM $38,299

Mayhill, NM $38,430

Mescalero, NM $38,361

Nogal, NM $38,525

Orogrande, NM $38,363

Picacho, NM $38,402

Pinon, NM $38,547

Ruidoso, NM $38,549

Ruidoso Downs, NM $38,497

Sacramento, NM $38,378

San Patricio, NM $38,423

Sunspot, NM $38,344

Timberon, NM $38,426

Tinnie, NM $38,380

Tularosa, NM $38,369

Vaughn, NM $38,791

Weed, NM $38,426

Tucumcari, NM $38,984

Amistad, NM $38,933

Bard, NM $38,871

Capulin, NM $39,311

Clayton, NM $39,009

Conchas Dam, NM $39,044

Cuervo, NM $38,856

Des Moines, NM $39,156

Folsom, NM $39,217

Garita, NM $38,969

Gladstone, NM $39,048

Grenville, NM $39,040

Logan, NM $38,982

Mcalister, NM $38,861

Nara Visa, NM $38,890

Newkirk, NM $38,933

Quay, NM $38,955

San Jon, NM $38,914

Santa Rosa, NM $38,955

Sedan, NM $38,969

Trementina, NM $38,967

ABA Behavioral Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ABA Behavioral Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, ABA Behavioral Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view ABA Behavioral Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ABA Behavioral Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$47,776	$23.0	20%

ABA Behavioral Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ABA Behavioral Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$36,314

Average $39,814/year

$44,277

$3,026

Average $3,318/month

$3,690

$698

Average $766/week

$851

$17

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,277	$3,690	$851	$21
Average	$39,814	$3,318	$766	$19
25th Percentile	$36,314	$3,026	$698	$17

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