What are the main factors that influence an ABA Behaviorist'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 Behaviorist?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for ABA Behaviorist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An ABA Behaviorist's salary?

An ABA Behaviorist's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,012 for beginners, reaching about $56,752 at mid-level, and approach $57,216 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an ABA Behaviorist?

ABA Behaviorist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ABA Behaviorist roles are District of Columbia $65,906, California $65,656, Massachusetts $64,781. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of ABA Behaviorist roles make?

Salaries for ABA Behaviorist level roles vary by specialization: Aba Supervisor: $83,349; Aba Specialist: $70,085; Behaviorist: $69,765; Aba Instructor: $66,221; Dog Behaviorist: $56,075.

ABA Behaviorist Salary in North Carolina

How much does an ABA Behaviorist make in North Carolina? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an ABA Behaviorist in North Carolina is $56,567 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,314
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,567 to $63,239
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,836

10% $50,836

50% (Median) $56,567

90% $69,314

ABA Behaviorist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,239	$5,270	$1,216	$30
Average	$56,567	$4,714	$1,088	$27
25th Percentile	$53,567	$4,464	$1,030	$26

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Key Factors That Influence ABA Behaviorist Salaries

An ABA Behaviorist'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 Behaviorist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ABA Behaviorist'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): $55,012
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,362
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,752
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,030
Expert (over 8 years): $57,216

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level ABA Behaviorist	less than 1 year	$55,012
Early Career Level ABA Behaviorist	1-2 years	$55,362
Mid-Level Level ABA Behaviorist	2-4 years	$56,752
Senior-Level Level ABA Behaviorist	5-8 years	$57,030
Expert Level ABA Behaviorist	over 8 years	$57,216

How Do ABA Behaviorist 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 Behaviorists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,906.
California: $65,656.
Massachusetts: $64,781.

District of Columbia $65,906 California $65,656 Massachusetts $64,781 Washington $64,543 New Jersey $64,519 Alaska $64,436 Connecticut $63,615 New York $63,281

Hawaii $62,216 Rhode Island $61,716 Maryland $61,376 Minnesota $60,912 Colorado $60,734 Illinois $60,674 Oregon $60,448 Delaware $60,281

New Hampshire $60,176 Virginia $59,942 Pennsylvania $59,257 Nevada $58,912 North Dakota $58,799 Michigan $58,620 Wisconsin $58,555 Vermont $58,424

Texas $58,061 Maine $58,037 Arizona $58,001 Ohio $57,960 Georgia $57,412 Indiana $57,138 Wyoming $57,085 Utah $57,001

Iowa $56,966 Kansas $56,680 Louisiana $56,597 North Carolina $56,567 Missouri $56,555 Florida $56,323 Montana $56,198 Nebraska $56,079

Kentucky $56,013 South Carolina $55,775 Tennessee $55,626 Idaho $55,567 New Mexico $55,132 Oklahoma $55,037 Alabama $54,686 South Dakota $54,097

Arkansas $53,775 West Virginia $53,602 Mississippi $53,085

Top Paying Cities for ABA Behaviorist

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:

Morven: $53,969
Mount Holly: $57,251
Mount Mourne: $56,439

Morven, NC $53,969

Mount Holly, NC $57,251

Mount Mourne, NC $56,439

Mount Pleasant, NC $55,668

Mount Ulla, NC $55,655

Newell, NC $57,518

New London, NC $55,179

Norwood, NC $55,159

Oakboro, NC $55,822

Paw Creek, NC $57,526

Peachland, NC $54,704

Pineville, NC $57,388

Polkton, NC $55,530

Polkville, NC $55,332

Richfield, NC $55,433

Rockwell, NC $55,675

Rutherfordton, NC $54,837

Salisbury, NC $55,769

Warsaw, NC $54,008

Roaring River, NC $54,201

Ronda, NC $54,355

Rutherford College, NC $54,821

Scottville, NC $53,411

Sherrills Ford, NC $55,989

Sparta, NC $53,731

State Road, NC $54,327

Stony Point, NC $54,838

Sugar Grove, NC $53,413

Taylorsville, NC $54,498

Terrell, NC $56,152

Thurmond, NC $54,136

Todd, NC $53,415

Traphill, NC $53,977

Turnersburg, NC $55,004

Union Grove, NC $54,397

Valdese, NC $54,720

Valle Crucis, NC $53,488

Vilas, NC $53,375

Warrensville, NC $53,464

West Jefferson, NC $53,474

Wilkesboro, NC $54,048

Zionville, NC $53,414

Scotts, NC $54,798

Alexander, NC $54,754

Almond, NC $53,852

Arden, NC $54,752

Bakersville, NC $53,515

Balsam, NC $54,168

Balsam Grove, NC $54,329

Barnardsville, NC $54,548

Bat Cave, NC $54,576

Black Mountain, NC $54,601

Brevard, NC $54,419

Bryson City, NC $53,897

Burnsville, NC $54,198

Candler, NC $54,722

Canton, NC $54,508

Cashiers, NC $54,048

Cedar Mountain, NC $54,579

Cherokee, NC $54,057

Chimney Rock, NC $54,557

Clyde, NC $54,432

Columbus, NC $55,108

Cullowhee, NC $54,168

Dana, NC $54,536

Gaston, NC $54,132

Greenville, NC $53,551

Grimesland, NC $53,338

Halifax, NC $53,500

Hamilton, NC $53,336

Shelby, NC $55,767

Spencer, NC $55,771

Spindale, NC $54,895

Stanfield, NC $56,342

Stanley, NC $57,030

Troutman, NC $55,520

Union Mills, NC $54,350

Vale, NC $55,864

Waco, NC $56,502

Wadesboro, NC $54,540

Waxhaw, NC $56,566

Wingate, NC $56,148

Charlotte, NC $57,531

Dillsboro, NC $53,938

East Flat Rock, NC $54,511

Edneyville, NC $54,567

Enka, NC $54,835

Etowah, NC $54,551

Fairview, NC $54,695

Flat Rock, NC $54,515

Fletcher, NC $54,701

Fontana Dam, NC $54,033

Franklin, NC $53,653

Gerton, NC $54,648

Glenville, NC $53,916

Glenwood, NC $54,364

Hazelwood, NC $54,305

Hendersonville, NC $54,510

Green Mountain, NC $53,429

Highlands, NC $53,883

Horse Shoe, NC $54,612

Hot Springs, NC $54,266

Lake Junaluska, NC $54,366

Lake Lure, NC $54,554

Lake Toxaway, NC $54,291

Leicester, NC $54,674

Little Switzerland, NC $54,014

Lynn, NC $54,661

Maggie Valley, NC $54,140

Marion, NC $54,510

Marshall, NC $54,328

Mars Hill, NC $54,362

Micaville, NC $54,014

Mill Spring, NC $54,536

Montreat, NC $54,625

Mountain Home, NC $54,624

Mills River, NC $54,632

Naples, NC $54,648

Nebo, NC $54,230

Old Fort, NC $54,499

Otto, NC $53,593

Penland, NC $53,851

Penrose, NC $54,460

Pisgah Forest, NC $54,511

Ridgecrest, NC $54,608

Robbinsville, NC $53,849

Rosman, NC $54,397

Saluda, NC $54,512

Sapphire, NC $54,107

Scaly Mountain, NC $53,772

Skyland, NC $54,777

Spruce Pine, NC $53,930

Hassell, NC $53,391

Tryon, NC $54,878

Tuckasegee, NC $53,974

Tuxedo, NC $54,581

Waynesville, NC $53,987

Weaverville, NC $54,711

Webster, NC $54,001

Whittier, NC $53,870

Zirconia, NC $54,598

Asheville, NC $54,870

Andrews, NC $53,744

Brasstown, NC $53,523

Culberson, NC $53,469

Hayesville, NC $53,562

Marble, NC $53,695

Murphy, NC $53,527

Warne, NC $53,524

Whitsett, NC $55,378

Henrico, NC $54,090

Hobgood, NC $53,415

Hollister, NC $54,804

Jackson, NC $53,348

Jamesville, NC $53,250

Kelford, NC $53,463

Lewiston Woodville, NC $53,221

Littleton, NC $54,180

Lucama, NC $56,123

Macclesfield, NC $54,468

Margarettsville, NC $53,943

Milwaukee, NC $53,930

Murfreesboro, NC $54,197

Nashville, NC $55,531

Oak City, NC $53,220

Pantego, NC $53,196

Parmele, NC $53,394

Pendleton, NC $54,089

Pikeville, NC $55,201

Pinetops, NC $54,555

Pinetown, NC $53,201

Pleasant Hill, NC $54,120

Potecasi, NC $53,789

Red Oak, NC $55,354

Rich Square, NC $53,464

Roanoke Rapids, NC $53,832

Robersonville, NC $53,284

Roxobel, NC $53,571

Saratoga, NC $55,048

Scotland Neck, NC $53,353

Scranton, NC $53,167

Seaboard, NC $53,845

Severn, NC $54,107

Sharpsburg, NC $55,371

Simpson, NC $53,495

Sims, NC $56,408

Speed, NC $53,800

Spring Hope, NC $56,411

Stantonsburg, NC $54,860

Stokes, NC $53,264

Swanquarter, NC $53,169

Tarboro, NC $54,026

Tillery, NC $53,359

Walstonburg, NC $54,563

Washington, NC $53,351

Weldon, NC $53,703

Whitakers, NC $54,482

Williamston, NC $53,318

Wilson, NC $55,496

Woodland, NC $53,764

Elizabeth City, NC $54,755

Ahoskie, NC $54,037

Avon, NC $53,374

Aydlett, NC $54,915

Barco, NC $55,010

Belvidere, NC $54,700

Buxton, NC $53,401

Camden, NC $54,858

Cofield, NC $54,183

Coinjock, NC $55,057

Colerain, NC $53,902

Columbia, NC $53,346

Corapeake, NC $55,118

Corolla, NC $54,896

Creswell, NC $53,257

Currituck, NC $55,323

Durants Neck, NC $54,335

Edenton, NC $54,028

Eure, NC $54,451

Frisco, NC $53,416

Gates, NC $54,891

Gatesville, NC $54,511

Grandy, NC $54,571

Harbinger, NC $54,113

Harrellsville, NC $54,255

Hatteras, NC $53,423

Hertford, NC $54,314

Hobbsville, NC $54,781

Jarvisburg, NC $54,283

Kill Devil Hills, NC $53,939

Kitty Hawk, NC $54,169

Knotts Island, NC $55,598

Swannanoa, NC $54,761

Sylva, NC $53,976

Vaughan, NC $54,324

Wake Forest, NC $57,559

Warrenton, NC $55,005

Wendell, NC $57,644

Willow Spring, NC $57,435

Wilsons Mills, NC $57,061

Wise, NC $54,586

Youngsville, NC $57,281

Zebulon, NC $57,276

Raleigh, NC $58,376

Durham, NC $56,929

Rocky Mount, NC $54,847

Aulander, NC $53,730

Aurora, NC $53,215

Bailey, NC $56,433

Bath, NC $53,294

Battleboro, NC $54,679

Belhaven, NC $53,226

Bellarthur, NC $53,887

Bethel, NC $53,508

Black Creek, NC $55,511

Blounts Creek, NC $53,235

Castalia, NC $55,839

Chocowinity, NC $53,309

Como, NC $54,391

Conetoe, NC $53,902

Conway, NC $53,973

Edward, NC $53,271

Elm City, NC $55,229

Enfield, NC $54,169

Engelhard, NC $53,179

Everetts, NC $53,398

Fairfield, NC $53,174

Falkland, NC $54,099

Farmville, NC $54,209

Fountain, NC $54,316

Fremont, NC $55,279

White Oak, NC $53,454

Wilmington, NC $54,531

Ash, NC $54,019

Atkinson, NC $54,166

Bolivia, NC $54,279

Bolton, NC $54,083

Brunswick, NC $53,736

Burgaw, NC $54,182

Carolina Beach, NC $54,402

Castle Hayne, NC $54,531

Cerro Gordo, NC $53,419

Chadbourn, NC $53,522

Clarendon, NC $53,601

Clarkton, NC $53,589

Council, NC $53,779

Currie, NC $54,369

Delco, NC $54,269

Evergreen, NC $53,466

Fair Bluff, NC $53,431

Garland, NC $53,718

Hallsboro, NC $53,676

Hampstead, NC $54,223

Harrells, NC $53,631

Holly Ridge, NC $54,036

Ivanhoe, NC $53,810

Kelly, NC $53,885

Kure Beach, NC $54,311

Lake Waccamaw, NC $53,916

Leland, NC $54,491

Longwood, NC $53,851

Magnolia, NC $53,804

Maple Hill, NC $53,965

Nakina, NC $53,698

Riegelwood, NC $54,195

Rocky Point, NC $54,362

Rose Hill, NC $53,839

Shallotte, NC $54,048

Sneads Ferry, NC $53,924

Southport, NC $54,281

Supply, NC $54,142

Tabor City, NC $53,617

Teachey, NC $53,932

Oak Island, NC $54,190

Wallace, NC $53,847

Calabash, NC $53,894

Sunset Beach, NC $53,900

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $53,926

Whiteville, NC $53,624

Willard, NC $53,994

Winnabow, NC $54,481

Wrightsville Beach, NC $54,513

Kinston, NC $53,488

Albertson, NC $53,634

Alliance, NC $53,475

Arapahoe, NC $53,338

Atlantic, NC $53,342

Atlantic Beach, NC $53,481

Ayden, NC $53,389

Bayboro, NC $53,284

Beaufort, NC $53,360

Beulaville, NC $53,904

Bridgeton, NC $53,430

Cedar Island, NC $53,117

Chinquapin, NC $53,849

Comfort, NC $53,476

Cove City, NC $53,290

Davis, NC $53,360

Deep Run, NC $53,544

Dover, NC $53,261

Ernul, NC $53,235

Gloucester, NC $53,422

Grantsboro, NC $53,290

Grifton, NC $53,361

Harkers Island, NC $53,482

Havelock, NC $53,380

Cherry Point, NC $53,588

Hobucken, NC $53,189

Hookerton, NC $53,888

Hubert, NC $53,769

Jacksonville, NC $53,944

Camp Lejeune, NC $54,042

Garysburg, NC $53,844

Manns Harbor, NC $53,138

Townsville, NC $54,722

Manteo, NC $53,596

Maple, NC $55,171

Merry Hill, NC $53,741

Moyock, NC $55,436

Nags Head, NC $53,424

Ocracoke, NC $53,363

Plymouth, NC $53,323

Point Harbor, NC $54,208

Poplar Branch, NC $54,786

Powells Point, NC $54,161

Powellsville, NC $54,002

Rodanthe, NC $53,286

Roduco, NC $54,745

Yanceyville, NC $54,900

Greensboro, NC $55,406

Angier, NC $56,792

Apex, NC $57,396

Bahama, NC $56,242

Benson, NC $55,914

Broadway, NC $55,076

Buies Creek, NC $55,726

Bullock, NC $54,662

Bunn, NC $56,860

Butner, NC $56,638

Carrboro, NC $56,191

Cary, NC $58,021

Chapel Hill, NC $56,194

Clayton, NC $57,564

Coats, NC $55,952

Creedmoor, NC $56,910

Four Oaks, NC $55,736

Franklinton, NC $56,697

Fuquay Varina, NC $56,928

Garner, NC $57,939

Goldsboro, NC $55,080

Henderson, NC $55,673

Holly Springs, NC $57,268

Hurdle Mills, NC $54,907

Kenly, NC $56,262

Kipling, NC $56,401

Kittrell, NC $56,438

Knightdale, NC $58,050

Lillington, NC $55,242

Louisburg, NC $56,417

Macon, NC $54,474

Mamers, NC $55,235

Manson, NC $54,701

Micro, NC $56,344

Middleburg, NC $55,091

Middlesex, NC $56,901

Moncure, NC $55,978

Morrisville, NC $57,728

New Hill, NC $56,778

Norlina, NC $54,901

Oxford, NC $55,350

Pine Level, NC $56,251

Princeton, NC $55,573

Ridgeway, NC $54,961

Rolesville, NC $57,641

Rougemont, NC $55,719

Roxboro, NC $54,797

Selma, NC $56,636

Smithfield, NC $56,466

Stem, NC $56,295

Stovall, NC $55,133

Alamance, NC $55,245

Altamahaw, NC $55,204

Asheboro, NC $55,116

Bear Creek, NC $54,572

Bennett, NC $54,619

Biscoe, NC $54,024

Blanch, NC $54,491

Bonlee, NC $54,824

Browns Summit, NC $55,341

Burlington, NC $55,271

Bynum, NC $55,826

Candor, NC $53,816

Cedar Falls, NC $55,241

Cedar Grove, NC $55,058

Climax, NC $55,360

Colfax, NC $55,511

Cumnock, NC $54,990

Denton, NC $55,008

Eagle Springs, NC $53,888

Efland, NC $55,238

Elon, NC $55,157

Ether, NC $54,348

Franklinville, NC $55,209

Gibsonville, NC $55,306

Goldston, NC $54,377

Graham, NC $55,210

Gulf, NC $54,870

Haw River, NC $55,169

Highfalls, NC $54,338

High Point, NC $55,942

Roper, NC $53,480

Salvo, NC $53,458

Shawboro, NC $55,050

Shiloh, NC $54,417

South Mills, NC $55,315

Stumpy Point, NC $53,188

Sunbury, NC $54,998

Tyner, NC $54,304

Wanchese, NC $53,407

Waves, NC $53,420

Windsor, NC $53,383

Winfall, NC $54,536

Winton, NC $54,390

Albemarle, NC $55,144

Alexis, NC $56,883

Ansonville, NC $55,111

Badin, NC $54,970

Barium Springs, NC $55,369

Belmont, NC $57,343

Bessemer City, NC $57,189

Boiling Springs, NC $55,403

Bostic, NC $54,508

Caroleen, NC $55,219

Casar, NC $55,115

Cherryville, NC $56,479

China Grove, NC $55,735

Cliffside, NC $55,316

Concord, NC $56,226

Cornelius, NC $56,819

Cramerton, NC $57,358

Crouse, NC $56,674

Dallas, NC $57,238

Davidson, NC $56,604

Denver, NC $56,633

Earl, NC $55,997

East Spencer, NC $55,770

Ellenboro, NC $54,976

Faith, NC $55,787

Fallston, NC $55,967

Forest City, NC $55,078

Gastonia, NC $57,466

Huntersville, NC $57,196

Gold Hill, NC $55,541

Granite Quarry, NC $55,776

Grover, NC $56,280

Harris, NC $55,222

Harrisburg, NC $57,183

Henrietta, NC $55,285

High Shoals, NC $56,969

Indian Trail, NC $57,025

Iron Station, NC $56,664

Kannapolis, NC $56,004

Kings Mountain, NC $56,869

Landis, NC $55,778

Lattimore, NC $55,317

Lawndale, NC $55,650

Lilesville, NC $53,949

Lincolnton, NC $56,522

Locust, NC $55,979

Lowell, NC $57,439

Mc Adenville, NC $57,354

Mc Farlan, NC $53,909

Marshville, NC $55,937

Matthews, NC $57,128

Midland, NC $56,715

Mineral Springs, NC $56,562

Misenheimer, NC $55,460

Monroe, NC $56,603

Mooresboro, NC $55,358

Mooresville, NC $55,879

Hillsborough, NC $55,488

Jackson Springs, NC $53,871

Jamestown, NC $55,900

Julian, NC $55,363

Kernersville, NC $55,314

Eden, NC $54,728

Leasburg, NC $54,464

Lexington, NC $55,250

Liberty, NC $55,241

Linwood, NC $55,632

Mc Leansville, NC $55,423

Mebane, NC $55,135

Milton, NC $54,380

Mount Gilead, NC $54,312

Oak Ridge, NC $55,286

Pelham, NC $54,768

Pittsboro, NC $55,435

Pleasant Garden, NC $55,451

Prospect Hill, NC $54,872

Providence, NC $54,696

Ramseur, NC $54,998

Randleman, NC $55,364

Reidsville, NC $55,094

Robbins, NC $54,285

Ruffin, NC $54,816

Sanford, NC $55,130

Saxapahaw, NC $55,236

Seagrove, NC $54,606

Sedalia, NC $55,409

Semora, NC $54,218

Siler City, NC $54,970

Snow Camp, NC $55,187

Sophia, NC $55,375

Southmont, NC $55,502

Staley, NC $55,129

Star, NC $54,285

Stokesdale, NC $55,132

Summerfield, NC $55,311

Swepsonville, NC $55,196

Thomasville, NC $55,544

Trinity, NC $55,464

Troy, NC $54,372

Wallburg, NC $55,412

Welcome, NC $55,223

Wentworth, NC $54,944

West End, NC $54,058

Topton, NC $53,644

Advance, NC $55,098

Ararat, NC $54,647

Belews Creek, NC $55,155

Bethania, NC $55,248

Boonville, NC $54,745

Clemmons, NC $55,154

Cleveland, NC $55,521

Cooleemee, NC $55,513

Danbury, NC $54,785

Dobson, NC $54,442

East Bend, NC $54,968

Germanton, NC $55,077

Hamptonville, NC $54,647

King, NC $54,972

Lawsonville, NC $54,667

Lewisville, NC $55,089

Lowgap, NC $54,110

Madison, NC $54,895

Mayodan, NC $54,742

Mocksville, NC $55,062

Mount Airy, NC $54,489

White Plains, NC $54,563

Pfafftown, NC $55,122

Pilot Mountain, NC $54,725

Pine Hall, NC $54,934

Pinnacle, NC $54,859

Rural Hall, NC $55,133

Sandy Ridge, NC $54,682

Siloam, NC $54,759

Stoneville, NC $54,740

Toast, NC $54,489

Tobaccoville, NC $55,055

Walkertown, NC $55,217

Walnut Cove, NC $55,027

Westfield, NC $54,680

Woodleaf, NC $55,526

Yadkinville, NC $54,885

Winston Salem, NC $55,276

Tarawa Terrace, NC $53,939

Midway Park, NC $53,843

Mccutcheon Field, NC $53,995

La Grange, NC $54,267

Lowland, NC $53,163

Marshallberg, NC $53,456

Maury, NC $54,179

Maysville, NC $53,507

Merritt, NC $53,235

Morehead City, NC $53,532

New Bern, NC $53,413

Newport, NC $53,396

Oriental, NC $53,312

Pink Hill, NC $53,715

Pollocksville, NC $53,254

Richlands, NC $53,898

Salter Path, NC $53,505

Sealevel, NC $53,249

Seven Springs, NC $53,994

Smyrna, NC $53,301

Snow Hill, NC $54,337

Stacy, NC $53,261

Stella, NC $53,623

Stonewall, NC $53,476

Swansboro, NC $53,660

Trenton, NC $53,327

Vanceboro, NC $53,314

Vandemere, NC $53,376

Williston, NC $53,309

Winterville, NC $53,702

Emerald Isle, NC $53,553

Hickory, NC $55,008

Banner Elk, NC $53,504

Blowing Rock, NC $53,520

Boomer, NC $53,870

Boone, NC $53,576

Catawba, NC $55,662

Claremont, NC $55,395

Collettsville, NC $53,475

Connellys Springs, NC $55,001

Conover, NC $55,295

Creston, NC $53,343

Crossnore, NC $53,701

Crumpler, NC $53,471

Deep Gap, NC $53,436

Drexel, NC $54,610

Elkin, NC $54,575

Elk Park, NC $53,433

Ennice, NC $53,942

Ferguson, NC $53,541

Statesville, NC $54,971

Fleetwood, NC $53,455

Glade Valley, NC $53,936

Glen Alpine, NC $54,265

Glendale Springs, NC $53,416

Granite Falls, NC $54,607

Grassy Creek, NC $53,446

Lenoir, NC $54,152

Harmony, NC $54,807

Hays, NC $53,901

Hiddenite, NC $54,435

Hildebran, NC $55,073

Hudson, NC $54,502

Jefferson, NC $53,479

Jonas Ridge, NC $53,876

Jonesville, NC $54,575

Lansing, NC $53,479

Laurel Springs, NC $53,498

Linville, NC $53,458

Linville Falls, NC $53,930

Mc Grady, NC $53,657

Maiden, NC $56,086

Millers Creek, NC $53,588

Minneapolis, NC $53,488

Montezuma, NC $53,704

Moravian Falls, NC $54,028

Morganton, NC $54,120

North Wilkesboro, NC $54,079

Newland, NC $53,575

Newton, NC $55,723

Olin, NC $54,716

Patterson, NC $53,654

Pineola, NC $53,639

Piney Creek, NC $53,489

Plumtree, NC $53,571

Purlear, NC $53,489

Icard, NC $55,076

Rhodhiss, NC $54,882

Roaring Gap, NC $53,970

Fayetteville, NC $53,311

Fort Bragg, NC $53,476

Pope Army Airfield, NC $53,590

Aberdeen, NC $53,970

Autryville, NC $53,410

Timberlake, NC $55,098

Barnesville, NC $53,425

Bladenboro, NC $53,465

Bunnlevel, NC $54,558

Calypso, NC $54,370

Cameron, NC $54,212

Carthage, NC $54,193

Clinton, NC $53,936

Cordova, NC $53,879

Cumberland, NC $53,827

Dublin, NC $53,421

Dudley, NC $54,609

Dunn, NC $54,650

Elizabethtown, NC $53,489

Ellerbe, NC $53,676

Erwin, NC $54,688

Fairmont, NC $53,454

Faison, NC $54,217

Falcon, NC $53,757

Gibson, NC $53,596

Godwin, NC $53,734

Hamlet, NC $53,714

Hoffman, NC $53,857

Hope Mills, NC $53,330

Kenansville, NC $53,839

Lakeview, NC $54,188

Laurel Hill, NC $53,694

Laurinburg, NC $53,648

Lemon Springs, NC $54,660

Linden, NC $53,852

Lumber Bridge, NC $53,421

Lumberton, NC $53,402

Marietta, NC $53,489

Marston, NC $53,699

Maxton, NC $53,346

Mount Olive, NC $54,161

Newton Grove, NC $54,638

Norman, NC $53,798

Olivia, NC $54,707

Orrum, NC $53,427

Pinehurst, NC $54,236

Parkton, NC $53,350

Pembroke, NC $53,336

Pinebluff, NC $54,014

Proctorville, NC $53,521

Raeford, NC $53,655

Red Springs, NC $53,538

Rex, NC $53,412

Rockingham, NC $53,707

Roseboro, NC $53,490

Rowland, NC $53,438

Saint Pauls, NC $53,400

Salemburg, NC $53,681

Shannon, NC $53,469

Southern Pines, NC $54,058

Spring Lake, NC $53,737

Stedman, NC $53,341

Tar Heel, NC $53,464

Turkey, NC $53,987

Vass, NC $54,077

Wade, NC $53,423

Wagram, NC $53,732

ABA Behaviorist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ABA Behaviorist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, ABA Behaviorist positions in Telecom or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view ABA Behaviorist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ABA Behaviorist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$84,850	$41.0	50%

ABA Behaviorist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ABA Behaviorist'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.

$53,567

Average $56,567/year

$63,239

$4,464

Average $4,714/month

$5,270

$1,030

Average $1,088/week

$1,216

$26

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,239	$5,270	$1,216	$30
Average	$56,567	$4,714	$1,088	$27
25th Percentile	$53,567	$4,464	$1,030	$26

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