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 $53,617 for beginners, reaching about $55,313 at mid-level, and approach $55,765 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 New Mexico

How much does an ABA Behaviorist make in New Mexico? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an ABA Behaviorist in New Mexico is $55,132 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): $67,556
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,209 to $61,636
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,547

10% $49,547

50% (Median) $55,132

90% $67,556

ABA Behaviorist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,636	$5,136	$1,185	$30
Average	$55,132	$4,594	$1,060	$27
25th Percentile	$52,209	$4,351	$1,004	$25

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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): $53,617
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,958
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,313
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,584
Expert (over 8 years): $55,765

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level ABA Behaviorist	less than 1 year	$53,617
Early Career Level ABA Behaviorist	1-2 years	$53,958
Mid-Level Level ABA Behaviorist	2-4 years	$55,313
Senior-Level Level ABA Behaviorist	5-8 years	$55,584
Expert Level ABA Behaviorist	over 8 years	$55,765

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:

Algodones: $55,719
Belen: $55,409
Bernalillo: $55,818

Algodones, NM $55,719

Belen, NM $55,409

Bernalillo, NM $55,818

Bluewater, NM $54,646

Bosque, NM $55,002

Casa Blanca, NM $55,126

Cedar Crest, NM $55,864

Cedarvale, NM $53,674

Cerrillos, NM $55,760

Claunch, NM $53,475

Coyote, NM $54,938

Cuba, NM $54,850

Cubero, NM $55,248

Edgewood, NM $55,615

Estancia, NM $54,952

Gallina, NM $54,651

Counselor, NM $54,685

Grants, NM $54,583

Milan, NM $54,802

Isleta, NM $55,914

Jarales, NM $55,355

Jemez Pueblo, NM $55,451

Jemez Springs, NM $55,280

Laguna, NM $55,519

La Jara, NM $54,789

La Joya, NM $54,662

Lindrith, NM $54,596

Los Lunas, NM $55,702

Mcintosh, NM $55,254

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $54,886

Moriarty, NM $55,069

Mountainair, NM $54,474

Nageezi, NM $54,612

New Laguna, NM $55,222

Paguate, NM $55,259

Pena Blanca, NM $55,876

Peralta, NM $55,791

Placitas, NM $55,819

Ponderosa, NM $55,381

Prewitt, NM $54,629

Regina, NM $54,667

Sandia Park, NM $55,724

Corrales, NM $55,934

San Fidel, NM $54,924

San Rafael, NM $54,690

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $55,725

San Ysidro, NM $55,650

Stanley, NM $55,061

Tijeras, NM $55,731

Tome, NM $55,628

Torreon, NM $55,443

Veguita, NM $54,998

Willard, NM $54,376

Youngsville, NM $54,954

Bosque Farms, NM $55,893

Clines Corners, NM $54,728

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $55,767

Cochiti Lake, NM $55,839

Albuquerque, NM $55,966

Kirtland Afb, NM $55,966

Rio Rancho, NM $55,874

Gallup, NM $54,708

Brimhall, NM $54,554

Church Rock, NM $54,579

Continental Divide, NM $54,541

Crownpoint, NM $54,586

Fence Lake, NM $54,342

Fort Wingate, NM $54,560

Gamerco, NM $54,652

Mentmore, NM $54,567

Mexican Springs, NM $54,561

Ramah, NM $54,461

Rehoboth, NM $54,597

Thoreau, NM $54,600

Tohatchi, NM $54,550

Vanderwagen, NM $54,561

Zuni, NM $54,548

Navajo, NM $54,622

Jamestown, NM $54,486

Pinehill, NM $54,419

Sheep Springs, NM $54,609

Smith Lake, NM $54,813

Yatahey, NM $54,589

Farmington, NM $54,852

Aztec, NM $54,953

Blanco, NM $54,697

Bloomfield, NM $54,632

Flora Vista, NM $54,908

Fruitland, NM $54,565

Kirtland, NM $54,909

La Plata, NM $54,929

Navajo Dam, NM $54,904

Shiprock, NM $54,828

Waterflow, NM $54,800

Newcomb, NM $54,576

Sanostee, NM $54,610

Santa Fe, NM $56,251

Abiquiu, NM $54,713

Alcalde, NM $55,666

Amalia, NM $54,629

Arroyo Hondo, NM $54,552

Arroyo Seco, NM $54,616

Canjilon, NM $54,544

Canones, NM $55,041

Carson, NM $54,761

Cebolla, NM $54,576

Cerro, NM $54,592

Chama, NM $54,815

Chamisal, NM $55,518

Chimayo, NM $55,908

Cordova, NM $55,813

Costilla, NM $54,858

Taos Ski Valley, NM $54,442

Dixon, NM $55,465

Dulce, NM $54,814

El Prado, NM $54,664

El Rito, NM $54,914

Embudo, NM $55,180

Espanola, NM $55,840

Glorieta, NM $56,035

Hernandez, NM $55,321

Ilfeld, NM $55,517

La Madera, NM $54,818

Lamy, NM $55,821

Llano, NM $55,405

Los Alamos, NM $55,953

White Rock, NM $56,058

Medanales, NM $55,382

Ojo Caliente, NM $55,057

Los Ojos, NM $54,680

Pecos, NM $55,860

Penasco, NM $55,200

Petaca, NM $54,493

Questa, NM $54,649

Ranchos De Taos, NM $54,938

Red River, NM $54,494

Ribera, NM $54,844

Rowe, NM $55,570

San Cristobal, NM $54,492

San Jose, NM $55,433

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $55,704

Santa Cruz, NM $55,889

Serafina, NM $54,705

Taos, NM $54,632

Tererro, NM $56,039

Tesuque, NM $56,251

Tierra Amarilla, NM $54,632

Trampas, NM $55,154

Tres Piedras, NM $54,478

Truchas, NM $55,657

Vadito, NM $55,127

Valdez, NM $54,533

Vallecitos, NM $54,490

Velarde, NM $55,381

Villanueva, NM $54,738

Spaceport City, NM $53,622

Las Vegas, NM $54,274

Angel Fire, NM $54,434

Anton Chico, NM $54,180

Buena Vista, NM $54,677

Chacon, NM $54,716

Cimarron, NM $54,349

Cleveland, NM $55,104

Eagle Nest, NM $54,390

Guadalupita, NM $54,632

Holman, NM $54,964

La Loma, NM $54,089

Maxwell, NM $54,367

Miami, NM $54,250

Mills, NM $54,057

Montezuma, NM $55,384

Mora, NM $55,182

Mosquero, NM $54,010

Ocate, NM $54,309

Ojo Feliz, NM $54,452

Rainsville, NM $54,691

Raton, NM $54,504

Rociada, NM $55,412

Roy, NM $54,069

Sapello, NM $54,931

Solano, NM $54,003

Springer, NM $54,226

Ute Park, NM $54,374

Valmora, NM $54,228

Wagon Mound, NM $54,166

Watrous, NM $54,247

Socorro, NM $54,121

Aragon, NM $54,285

Datil, NM $54,061

Lemitar, NM $54,373

Luna, NM $54,381

Magdalena, NM $54,065

Pie Town, NM $54,245

Polvadera, NM $54,504

Quemado, NM $54,358

Reserve, NM $54,260

San Acacia, NM $54,594

San Antonio, NM $53,821

Truth Or Consequences, NM $53,810

Arrey, NM $53,801

Caballo, NM $53,838

Derry, NM $53,564

Elephant Butte, NM $53,950

Garfield, NM $53,409

Hatch, NM $52,553

Monticello, NM $53,807

Rincon, NM $52,251

Salem, NM $53,242

Williamsburg, NM $53,878

Winston, NM $53,846

Las Cruces, NM $51,567

White Sands Missile Range, NM $51,736

Santa Teresa, NM $52,112

Playas, NM $54,059

Animas, NM $54,192

Anthony, NM $52,099

Arenas Valley, NM $54,096

Bayard, NM $54,046

Berino, NM $51,863

Buckhorn, NM $54,102

Santa Clara, NM $54,141

Chamberino, NM $51,917

Cliff, NM $54,039

Columbus, NM $53,894

Deming, NM $53,907

Dona Ana, NM $51,568

Fairacres, NM $51,723

Faywood, NM $53,882

Fort Bayard, NM $54,089

Gila, NM $53,960

Glenwood, NM $54,002

Hachita, NM $53,894

Hanover, NM $53,905

Hillsboro, NM $53,795

Hurley, NM $54,010

La Mesa, NM $52,553

Lordsburg, NM $54,019

Mesilla, NM $51,568

Mesilla Park, NM $51,573

Mesquite, NM $51,617

Mimbres, NM $53,948

Mule Creek, NM $54,094

Organ, NM $51,600

Pinos Altos, NM $54,038

Radium Springs, NM $51,589

Redrock, NM $53,901

Rodeo, NM $54,260

San Miguel, NM $51,598

Silver City, NM $54,039

Sunland Park, NM $51,835

Tyrone, NM $54,199

Vado, NM $51,638

Chaparral, NM $52,289

Clovis, NM $53,935

Cannon Afb, NM $53,816

Broadview, NM $53,778

Causey, NM $53,686

Crossroads, NM $53,558

Dora, NM $53,813

Elida, NM $53,590

Floyd, NM $53,720

Fort Sumner, NM $53,677

Grady, NM $53,829

House, NM $53,786

Kenna, NM $53,591

Lingo, NM $53,682

Melrose, NM $53,795

Milnesand, NM $53,569

Pep, NM $53,642

Portales, NM $53,839

Rogers, NM $53,657

Saint Vrain, NM $53,830

Taiban, NM $53,658

Texico, NM $53,851

Yeso, NM $53,464

Roswell, NM $53,526

Artesia, NM $53,632

Caprock, NM $53,523

Carlsbad, NM $53,667

Dexter, NM $53,564

Eunice, NM $53,714

Hagerman, NM $53,591

Hobbs, NM $53,793

Hope, NM $53,394

Jal, NM $53,651

Lake Arthur, NM $53,502

Lakewood, NM $53,582

Loco Hills, NM $53,680

Loving, NM $53,653

Lovington, NM $53,741

Mcdonald, NM $53,595

Malaga, NM $53,601

Maljamar, NM $53,548

Monument, NM $53,674

Tatum, NM $53,629

Whites City, NM $53,719

Carrizozo, NM $53,272

Alamogordo, NM $53,102

Alto, NM $53,280

Bent, NM $53,113

Capitan, NM $53,156

Cloudcroft, NM $53,107

Corona, NM $53,504

Encino, NM $53,933

Fort Stanton, NM $53,179

Glencoe, NM $53,141

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $53,096

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $53,096

Hondo, NM $53,189

La Luz, NM $53,096

Lincoln, NM $53,035

Mayhill, NM $53,217

Mescalero, NM $53,120

Nogal, NM $53,348

Orogrande, NM $53,123

Picacho, NM $53,178

Pinon, NM $53,378

Ruidoso, NM $53,381

Ruidoso Downs, NM $53,308

Sacramento, NM $53,144

San Patricio, NM $53,207

Sunspot, NM $53,096

Timberon, NM $53,211

Tinnie, NM $53,147

Tularosa, NM $53,132

Vaughn, NM $53,716

Weed, NM $53,210

Tucumcari, NM $53,983

Amistad, NM $53,913

Bard, NM $53,827

Capulin, NM $54,436

Clayton, NM $54,018

Conchas Dam, NM $54,067

Cuervo, NM $53,807

Des Moines, NM $54,222

Folsom, NM $54,305

Garita, NM $53,963

Gladstone, NM $54,072

Grenville, NM $54,061

Logan, NM $53,981

Mcalister, NM $53,814

Nara Visa, NM $53,853

Newkirk, NM $53,913

Quay, NM $53,944

San Jon, NM $53,886

Santa Rosa, NM $53,944

Sedan, NM $53,963

Trementina, NM $53,960

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	$82,698	$40.0	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.

$52,209

Average $55,132/year

$61,636

$4,351

Average $4,594/month

$5,136

$1,004

Average $1,060/week

$1,185

$25

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,636	$5,136	$1,185	$30
Average	$55,132	$4,594	$1,060	$27
25th Percentile	$52,209	$4,351	$1,004	$25

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