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 $58,295 for beginners, reaching about $60,138 at mid-level, and approach $60,629 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 Virginia

How much does an ABA Behaviorist make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an ABA Behaviorist in Virginia is $59,942 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,450
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,763 to $67,013
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,869

10% $53,869

50% (Median) $59,942

90% $73,450

ABA Behaviorist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,013	$5,584	$1,289	$32
Average	$59,942	$4,995	$1,153	$29
25th Percentile	$56,763	$4,730	$1,092	$27

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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): $58,295
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,665
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,138
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,433
Expert (over 8 years): $60,629

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level ABA Behaviorist	less than 1 year	$58,295
Early Career Level ABA Behaviorist	1-2 years	$58,665
Mid-Level Level ABA Behaviorist	2-4 years	$60,138
Senior-Level Level ABA Behaviorist	5-8 years	$60,433
Expert Level ABA Behaviorist	over 8 years	$60,629

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:

Ivanhoe: $55,126
Lambsburg: $55,244
Laurel Fork: $55,305

Ivanhoe, VA $55,126

Lambsburg, VA $55,244

Laurel Fork, VA $55,305

Marion, VA $54,839

Max Meadows, VA $55,214

Meadowview, VA $54,345

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $54,785

Rocky Gap, VA $54,816

Ruther Glen, VA $57,823

Sealston, VA $59,319

Sharps, VA $57,569

Spotsylvania, VA $58,363

Sparta, VA $58,057

Stafford, VA $61,032

Stratford, VA $58,695

Tappahannock, VA $57,925

Thornburg, VA $58,555

Unionville, VA $57,605

Village, VA $57,852

Warsaw, VA $58,057

Weems, VA $56,918

Sandy Point, VA $58,133

White Stone, VA $56,760

Wicomico Church, VA $57,173

Woodford, VA $58,316

Zacata, VA $58,513

Winchester, VA $58,238

Bentonville, VA $57,739

Berryville, VA $59,078

Boyce, VA $59,186

Brucetown, VA $58,277

Chester Gap, VA $58,841

Clear Brook, VA $57,984

Cross Junction, VA $56,103

Fishers Hill, VA $56,910

Flint Hill, VA $58,522

Front Royal, VA $58,556

Gore, VA $56,417

Hume, VA $59,313

Huntly, VA $58,620

Strasburg, VA $56,688

Linden, VA $59,457

Markham, VA $59,444

Maurertown, VA $55,917

Middletown, VA $57,795

Millwood, VA $59,081

Rileyville, VA $57,092

Earlysville, VA $56,255

Esmont, VA $55,735

Faber, VA $55,488

Fishersville, VA $56,005

Free Union, VA $56,163

Gordonsville, VA $56,751

Greenwood, VA $55,937

Ivy, VA $56,279

Keene, VA $55,960

Keswick, VA $56,391

Locust Dale, VA $57,005

Lovingston, VA $54,893

Lyndhurst, VA $55,307

Montpelier Station, VA $56,765

Nellysford, VA $55,371

North Garden, VA $55,905

Orange, VA $57,320

Palmyra, VA $56,415

Piney River, VA $54,638

Quinque, VA $56,399

Roseland, VA $54,848

Ruckersville, VA $56,376

Schuyler, VA $55,539

Shipman, VA $54,885

Somerset, VA $56,767

Stanardsville, VA $56,211

Troy, VA $56,477

Tyro, VA $54,997

Waynesboro, VA $56,090

White Hall, VA $56,191

Woodberry Forest, VA $56,987

Achilles, VA $56,121

Amelia Court House, VA $57,163

Ark, VA $56,478

Arvonia, VA $55,977

Ashland, VA $57,719

Aylett, VA $57,747

Barhamsville, VA $56,915

Beaumont, VA $57,150

Beaverdam, VA $57,714

Bena, VA $56,105

Bohannon, VA $56,335

Bremo Bluff, VA $56,341

Bruington, VA $57,631

Bumpass, VA $57,627

Cardinal, VA $56,360

Cartersville, VA $56,807

Charles City, VA $57,271

Christchurch, VA $56,804

Church View, VA $56,935

Cobbs Creek, VA $56,516

Columbia, VA $56,659

Crozier, VA $57,531

Cumberland, VA $56,344

Deltaville, VA $56,563

Diggs, VA $56,357

Redwood, VA $54,847

Rich Creek, VA $55,033

Ridgeway, VA $55,417

Riner, VA $55,028

Ripplemead, VA $54,885

Rocky Mount, VA $54,896

Salem, VA $54,628

Sandy Level, VA $55,013

Shawsville, VA $54,797

Spencer, VA $55,404

Staffordsville, VA $55,127

Stanleytown, VA $55,508

Stuart, VA $55,389

Thaxton, VA $54,731

Troutville, VA $54,710

Union Hall, VA $54,905

Vesta, VA $55,319

Villamont, VA $54,704

Vinton, VA $54,601

Wirtz, VA $54,736

Woolwine, VA $55,280

Bristol, VA $53,254

Abingdon, VA $54,044

Andover, VA $53,883

Appalachia, VA $53,883

Bee, VA $54,549

Ben Hur, VA $54,107

Big Stone Gap, VA $53,403

Birchleaf, VA $54,603

Blackwater, VA $53,470

Castlewood, VA $53,626

Cleveland, VA $54,277

Clinchco, VA $54,555

Clintwood, VA $54,493

Coeburn, VA $53,973

Damascus, VA $54,468

Dante, VA $54,280

Davenport, VA $54,655

Dryden, VA $53,578

Duffield, VA $53,124

Dungannon, VA $53,318

East Stone Gap, VA $53,516

Ewing, VA $54,791

Fort Blackmore, VA $52,977

Gate City, VA $52,615

Haysi, VA $54,867

Hiltons, VA $52,739

Honaker, VA $54,580

Jonesville, VA $54,239

Keokee, VA $53,736

Lebanon, VA $54,066

Mc Clure, VA $54,291

Mendota, VA $53,271

Nickelsville, VA $53,048

Nora, VA $54,148

Norton, VA $53,941

Pennington Gap, VA $53,723

Pound, VA $54,164

Rosedale, VA $54,520

Rose Hill, VA $54,695

Saint Charles, VA $54,039

Saint Paul, VA $53,968

Weber City, VA $52,454

Whitetop, VA $54,681

Wise, VA $54,086

Pulaski, VA $55,268

Atkins, VA $54,801

Austinville, VA $55,244

Barren Springs, VA $55,291

Bastian, VA $54,809

Bland, VA $54,938

Broadford, VA $54,752

Cana, VA $55,329

Ceres, VA $54,757

Chilhowie, VA $54,738

Cripple Creek, VA $54,986

Crockett, VA $54,973

Draper, VA $55,222

Dugspur, VA $55,263

Elk Creek, VA $54,947

Emory, VA $54,583

Fancy Gap, VA $55,281

Fries, VA $55,132

Galax, VA $55,222

Glade Spring, VA $54,475

Rural Retreat, VA $54,903

Saltville, VA $54,762

Speedwell, VA $54,939

Sugar Grove, VA $54,814

Tannersville, VA $54,719

Troutdale, VA $54,776

Willis, VA $55,233

Woodlawn, VA $55,255

Wytheville, VA $55,100

Staunton, VA $56,022

Augusta Springs, VA $55,785

Bacova, VA $55,523

Blue Grass, VA $55,545

Brownsburg, VA $55,214

Buena Vista, VA $54,761

Churchville, VA $56,178

Clifton Forge, VA $55,336

Covington, VA $55,036

Craigsville, VA $55,791

Crimora, VA $56,236

Deerfield, VA $55,835

Doe Hill, VA $55,788

Fairfield, VA $55,132

Fort Defiance, VA $56,277

Glen Wilton, VA $55,126

Goshen, VA $55,551

Greenville, VA $55,517

Grottoes, VA $56,288

Head Waters, VA $55,880

Hot Springs, VA $55,369

Iron Gate, VA $55,430

Lexington, VA $55,229

Low Moor, VA $55,301

Mc Dowell, VA $55,810

Middlebrook, VA $55,530

Millboro, VA $55,574

Mint Spring, VA $55,810

Montebello, VA $55,024

Monterey, VA $55,649

Mount Sidney, VA $56,302

Mustoe, VA $55,741

New Hope, VA $56,269

Port Republic, VA $56,257

Raphine, VA $55,280

Rockbridge Baths, VA $55,335

Selma, VA $55,355

Steeles Tavern, VA $55,394

Stuarts Draft, VA $55,601

Swoope, VA $55,923

Verona, VA $56,303

Vesuvius, VA $54,901

Warm Springs, VA $55,541

West Augusta, VA $55,957

Weyers Cave, VA $56,316

Williamsville, VA $55,841

Lynchburg, VA $53,942

Altavista, VA $54,454

Alton, VA $55,644

Amherst, VA $54,308

Appomattox, VA $54,406

Bedford, VA $54,738

Big Island, VA $54,438

Blairs, VA $55,630

Brookneal, VA $54,669

Buffalo Junction, VA $55,820

Callands, VA $55,361

Chatham, VA $55,407

Clifford, VA $54,391

Clover, VA $55,508

Cluster Springs, VA $55,817

Coleman Falls, VA $54,165

Concord, VA $54,016

Crystal Hill, VA $55,422

Danville, VA $55,675

Hillsville, VA $55,329

Carson, VA $57,460

Hiwassee, VA $55,147

Independence, VA $54,955

Annandale, VA $65,388

Burke, VA $64,776

Dumfries, VA $62,879

Dunn Loring, VA $65,472

Fairfax, VA $64,494

Fairfax Station, VA $64,319

Falls Church, VA $65,530

Fort Belvoir, VA $64,737

Great Falls, VA $64,497

Greenway, VA $65,528

Lorton, VA $64,372

Merrifield, VA $65,322

Mc Lean, VA $65,522

West Mclean, VA $65,528

Mount Vernon, VA $64,980

Newington, VA $64,831

Dry Fork, VA $55,523

Brooke, VA $60,588

Evington, VA $54,241

Forest, VA $54,135

Gladstone, VA $54,453

Gladys, VA $54,454

Glasgow, VA $54,802

Goode, VA $54,314

Gretna, VA $55,012

Halifax, VA $55,627

Howardsville, VA $55,538

Hurt, VA $54,704

Java, VA $55,343

Ararat, VA $55,315

Axton, VA $55,486

Bassett, VA $55,446

Belspring, VA $55,158

Bent Mountain, VA $54,690

Blacksburg, VA $54,898

Blue Ridge, VA $54,672

Boones Mill, VA $54,651

Buchanan, VA $54,856

Callaway, VA $54,794

Christiansburg, VA $54,903

Cascade, VA $55,438

Catawba, VA $54,763

Check, VA $54,879

Claudville, VA $55,282

Cloverdale, VA $54,570

Collinsville, VA $55,630

Copper Hill, VA $54,807

Critz, VA $55,371

Daleville, VA $54,626

Dublin, VA $55,187

Eagle Rock, VA $55,014

Eggleston, VA $55,076

Elliston, VA $54,751

Ferrum, VA $55,101

Fieldale, VA $55,551

Fincastle, VA $54,796

Floyd, VA $55,105

Glade Hill, VA $54,860

Glen Lyn, VA $54,901

Goodview, VA $54,666

Hardy, VA $54,643

Henry, VA $55,183

Huddleston, VA $54,846

Keeling, VA $55,575

Chester, VA $57,731

Chesterfield, VA $57,696

Church Road, VA $57,506

Colonial Heights, VA $57,754

Courtland, VA $56,366

Dendron, VA $56,535

Dewitt, VA $57,322

Dinwiddie, VA $57,478

Disputanta, VA $57,525

Dolphin, VA $56,692

Drewryville, VA $56,243

Ebony, VA $55,855

Elberon, VA $56,303

Emporia, VA $56,370

Ford, VA $57,372

Franklin, VA $56,193

Freeman, VA $56,679

Gasburg, VA $55,975

Hopewell, VA $57,635

Ivor, VA $56,283

Jarratt, VA $56,857

Lawrenceville, VA $56,482

Mc Kenney, VA $57,172

Meredithville, VA $56,400

Newsoms, VA $56,007

Prince George, VA $57,689

Rawlings, VA $56,951

Sedley, VA $56,442

Skippers, VA $56,145

Spring Grove, VA $56,841

Stony Creek, VA $57,169

Surry, VA $56,164

Sussex, VA $57,040

Sutherland, VA $57,641

Valentines, VA $56,027

Wakefield, VA $56,514

Warfield, VA $56,998

Waverly, VA $56,958

White Plains, VA $55,997

Wilsons, VA $57,202

Yale, VA $56,809

Zuni, VA $56,261

Claremont, VA $56,917

Farmville, VA $55,850

Baskerville, VA $55,758

Indian Valley, VA $55,185

Mc Coy, VA $55,066

Martinsville, VA $55,538

Meadows Of Dan, VA $55,333

Moneta, VA $54,756

Montvale, VA $54,755

Narrows, VA $55,066

Newbern, VA $55,114

New Castle, VA $54,799

Newport, VA $54,924

New River, VA $55,266

Oriskany, VA $54,905

Paint Bank, VA $54,819

Parrott, VA $55,092

Patrick Springs, VA $55,434

Pearisburg, VA $55,121

Pembroke, VA $55,120

Penhook, VA $55,042

Pilot, VA $54,923

Pittsville, VA $55,014

Radford, VA $55,204

Long Island, VA $54,661

Lowry, VA $54,417

Lynch Station, VA $54,667

Madison Heights, VA $53,943

Monroe, VA $54,212

Naruna, VA $54,496

Nathalie, VA $55,155

Natural Bridge, VA $54,976

Natural Bridge Station, VA $54,739

Nelson, VA $55,902

Norwood, VA $54,662

Ringgold, VA $55,595

Rustburg, VA $54,067

Scottsburg, VA $55,703

Scottsville, VA $56,004

South Boston, VA $55,752

Spout Spring, VA $54,167

Sutherlin, VA $55,600

Sweet Briar, VA $54,102

Vernon Hill, VA $55,535

Virgilina, VA $55,769

Wingina, VA $54,986

Amonate, VA $54,864

Bandy, VA $54,744

Big Rock, VA $55,041

Bishop, VA $54,749

Bluefield, VA $54,918

Boissevain, VA $54,783

Breaks, VA $54,951

Burkes Garden, VA $54,805

Cedar Bluff, VA $54,885

Doran, VA $55,111

Falls Mills, VA $54,783

Grundy, VA $55,133

Horsepen, VA $54,770

Hurley, VA $54,850

Jewell Ridge, VA $54,885

Keen Mountain, VA $55,100

Mavisdale, VA $54,891

Maxie, VA $55,052

North Tazewell, VA $54,877

Oakwood, VA $55,130

Pilgrims Knob, VA $54,980

Pocahontas, VA $54,801

Pounding Mill, VA $54,962

Raven, VA $55,085

Red Ash, VA $55,136

Richlands, VA $55,104

Rowe, VA $54,911

Shortt Gap, VA $55,033

Swords Creek, VA $54,895

Tazewell, VA $54,791

Vansant, VA $54,896

Whitewood, VA $54,902

Wolford, VA $54,912

Boydton, VA $55,878

Bracey, VA $56,021

Brodnax, VA $56,237

Buckingham, VA $55,252

Burkeville, VA $56,107

Charlotte Court House, VA $55,304

Chase City, VA $55,590

Clarksville, VA $55,977

Crewe, VA $56,465

Cullen, VA $55,139

Dillwyn, VA $55,804

Drakes Branch, VA $55,584

Dundas, VA $56,411

Evergreen, VA $54,459

Fort Mitchell, VA $55,583

Green Bay, VA $55,798

Hampden Sydney, VA $55,935

Kenbridge, VA $56,109

Keysville, VA $55,579

La Crosse, VA $55,935

Lunenburg, VA $55,684

Meherrin, VA $55,690

Nottoway, VA $56,379

Pamplin, VA $54,954

Phenix, VA $54,706

Prospect, VA $55,300

Randolph, VA $55,394

Red House, VA $54,546

Red Oak, VA $55,661

Rice, VA $56,179

Saxe, VA $55,541

Skipwith, VA $55,701

South Hill, VA $55,914

Victoria, VA $55,880

Wylliesburg, VA $55,612

Roanoke, VA $54,531

Wachapreague, VA $56,622

Wardtown, VA $56,511

Wattsville, VA $56,675

Willis Wharf, VA $56,605

Windsor, VA $56,123

Withams, VA $56,630

Norfolk, VA $55,835

Newport News, VA $55,960

Fort Eustis, VA $55,982

Hampton, VA $55,994

Fort Monroe, VA $55,963

Poquoson, VA $55,976

Yorktown, VA $56,042

Lackey, VA $56,064

Seaford, VA $55,997

Portsmouth, VA $55,850

Fort Lee, VA $57,751

Petersburg, VA $57,751

Virginia State University, VA $57,751

Alberta, VA $56,610

Ammon, VA $57,369

Blackstone, VA $56,883

Boykins, VA $56,074

Branchville, VA $55,941

Capron, VA $56,350

Round Hill, VA $60,545

Catharpin, VA $62,814

Delaplane, VA $59,912

Ashburn, VA $63,074

Chantilly, VA $63,738

Gainesville, VA $62,303

Hamilton, VA $61,362

Lincoln, VA $61,301

Sterling, VA $63,841

Haymarket, VA $62,243

Herndon, VA $64,076

Leesburg, VA $62,083

Lovettsville, VA $60,707

Nokesville, VA $62,379

Upperville, VA $60,110

Warrenton, VA $60,329

Reston, VA $64,445

Waterford, VA $61,260

The Plains, VA $61,433

Doswell, VA $57,739

Dutton, VA $56,504

Fork Union, VA $56,514

Foster, VA $56,322

Glen Allen, VA $57,869

Gloucester, VA $56,444

Gloucester Point, VA $56,103

Goochland, VA $57,238

Grimstead, VA $56,464

Gum Spring, VA $57,238

Gwynn, VA $56,463

Hadensville, VA $57,148

Hallieford, VA $56,447

Hanover, VA $57,750

Hardyville, VA $56,614

Hartfield, VA $56,634

Hayes, VA $56,138

Henrico, VA $57,912

Hudgins, VA $56,420

Jamaica, VA $57,125

Jamestown, VA $56,267

Jetersville, VA $56,507

Kents Store, VA $56,641

King And Queen Court House, VA $57,211

King William, VA $57,507

Lanexa, VA $57,122

Lightfoot, VA $56,543

Little Plymouth, VA $57,139

Locust Hill, VA $56,804

Louisa, VA $57,228

Macon, VA $57,294

Maidens, VA $57,456

Manakin Sabot, VA $57,644

Mannboro, VA $57,269

Manquin, VA $57,675

Maryus, VA $56,110

Mascot, VA $56,971

Mathews, VA $56,355

Burgess, VA $57,332

Accomac, VA $56,577

Assawoman, VA $56,600

Atlantic, VA $56,676

Battery Park, VA $55,967

Belle Haven, VA $56,544

Birdsnest, VA $56,438

Bloxom, VA $56,664

Cape Charles, VA $56,360

Capeville, VA $56,372

Carrollton, VA $55,961

Carrsville, VA $56,216

Cheriton, VA $56,366

Chesapeake, VA $55,982

Chincoteague Island, VA $56,712

Wallops Island, VA $56,670

Craddockville, VA $56,553

Davis Wharf, VA $56,541

Eastville, VA $56,387

Exmore, VA $56,520

Franktown, VA $56,457

Greenbackville, VA $56,841

Greenbush, VA $56,678

Hacksneck, VA $56,521

Hallwood, VA $56,648

Harborton, VA $56,660

Horntown, VA $56,745

Oak Hall, VA $56,628

Isle Of Wight, VA $56,086

Jamesville, VA $56,489

Jenkins Bridge, VA $56,657

Keller, VA $56,589

Locustville, VA $56,587

Machipongo, VA $56,429

Mappsville, VA $56,636

Marionville, VA $56,428

Mears, VA $56,607

Melfa, VA $56,597

Modest Town, VA $56,743

Nassawadox, VA $56,487

Nelsonia, VA $56,747

New Church, VA $56,726

Onancock, VA $56,644

Onley, VA $56,582

Oyster, VA $56,379

Painter, VA $56,555

Parksley, VA $56,675

Pungoteague, VA $56,579

Quinby, VA $56,430

Rescue, VA $55,964

Sanford, VA $56,736

Saxis, VA $56,745

Seaview, VA $56,367

Smithfield, VA $56,025

Suffolk, VA $56,000

Tangier, VA $56,885

Tasley, VA $56,703

Temperanceville, VA $56,648

Townsend, VA $56,378

Virginia Beach, VA $56,728

Dulles, VA $64,463

Aldie, VA $62,428

Amissville, VA $59,391

Arcola, VA $63,054

Manassas, VA $63,157

Marshall, VA $60,262

Middleburg, VA $61,370

Catlett, VA $61,658

Centreville, VA $63,412

Clifton, VA $63,947

Orlean, VA $59,719

Paeonian Springs, VA $61,656

Paris, VA $59,719

Philomont, VA $61,188

Purcellville, VA $60,735

Bluemont, VA $59,922

Bristow, VA $62,668

Broad Run, VA $61,553

Calverton, VA $61,413

Casanova, VA $61,516

Rectortown, VA $60,188

Mechanicsville, VA $57,795

Midlothian, VA $57,708

Millers Tavern, VA $57,789

Mineral, VA $57,581

Moon, VA $56,380

Moseley, VA $57,516

New Canton, VA $56,270

New Kent, VA $57,479

New Point, VA $56,238

Newtown, VA $57,966

Norge, VA $56,626

North, VA $56,429

Oilville, VA $57,529

Onemo, VA $56,309

Ordinary, VA $56,186

Port Haywood, VA $56,230

Powhatan, VA $57,339

Providence Forge, VA $57,381

Quinton, VA $57,675

Rockville, VA $57,594

Ruthville, VA $57,262

Saint Stephens Church, VA $57,782

Saluda, VA $56,826

Sandston, VA $57,808

Sandy Hook, VA $57,226

Schley, VA $56,320

Severn, VA $56,140

Shacklefords, VA $56,856

State Farm, VA $57,483

Stevensville, VA $57,347

Studley, VA $57,791

Susan, VA $56,253

Toano, VA $56,804

Topping, VA $56,753

Trevilians, VA $57,192

Richmond, VA $57,928

Urbanna, VA $57,023

Wake, VA $56,667

Walkerton, VA $57,428

Ware Neck, VA $56,342

Water View, VA $57,011

West Point, VA $57,207

White Marsh, VA $56,249

Wicomico, VA $56,150

Williamsburg, VA $56,247

Woods Cross Roads, VA $56,451

Montpelier, VA $57,508

Oakton, VA $64,644

Occoquan, VA $64,168

Quantico, VA $62,035

Springfield, VA $65,219

Triangle, VA $62,484

Vienna, VA $65,218

Woodbridge, VA $63,704

Arlington, VA $65,547

Fort Myer, VA $65,548

Mattaponi, VA $56,994

Dhs, VA $65,547

Fort Valley, VA $56,668

Star Tannery, VA $56,114

Stephens City, VA $58,260

Stephenson, VA $58,298

Toms Brook, VA $56,636

White Post, VA $58,761

Woodstock, VA $56,169

Culpeper, VA $58,023

Aroda, VA $56,603

Banco, VA $56,794

Bealeton, VA $60,072

Boston, VA $57,870

Brandy Station, VA $59,041

Brightwood, VA $57,083

Castleton, VA $58,506

Elkwood, VA $58,963

Etlan, VA $56,951

Goldvein, VA $60,337

Graves Mill, VA $56,525

Haywood, VA $57,068

Hood, VA $56,169

Jeffersonton, VA $59,699

Leon, VA $57,324

Lignum, VA $58,623

Madison, VA $56,520

Midland, VA $60,670

Mitchells, VA $57,561

Oakpark, VA $56,879

Pratts, VA $56,514

Radiant, VA $56,723

Rapidan, VA $57,235

Remington, VA $59,594

Reva, VA $57,387

Richardsville, VA $59,112

Rixeyville, VA $58,959

Rochelle, VA $56,497

Somerville, VA $60,786

Sperryville, VA $57,331

Stevensburg, VA $58,740

Sumerduck, VA $59,610

Syria, VA $56,307

Viewtown, VA $58,998

Washington, VA $58,337

Wolftown, VA $56,173

Woodville, VA $57,897

Harrisonburg, VA $56,403

Basye, VA $55,952

Bergton, VA $55,779

Bridgewater, VA $56,297

Broadway, VA $56,123

Criders, VA $55,879

Dayton, VA $56,104

Edinburg, VA $56,047

Elkton, VA $56,216

Alexandria, VA $65,540

Fredericksburg, VA $59,384

Bowling Green, VA $58,232

Burr Hill, VA $58,239

Callao, VA $57,904

Caret, VA $58,594

Center Cross, VA $57,597

Champlain, VA $58,460

Coles Point, VA $58,679

Colonial Beach, VA $59,009

Corbin, VA $58,644

Dahlgren, VA $60,944

Dogue, VA $58,970

Dunnsville, VA $57,804

Edwardsville, VA $57,407

Farnham, VA $57,576

Garrisonville, VA $61,444

Hague, VA $58,255

Hartwood, VA $59,556

Haynesville, VA $58,207

Heathsville, VA $57,353

Hustle, VA $58,495

Irvington, VA $56,894

Jersey, VA $59,051

Kilmarnock, VA $56,942

King George, VA $59,972

Kinsale, VA $58,142

Ladysmith, VA $57,895

Lancaster, VA $57,081

Laneview, VA $57,220

Lively, VA $57,134

Locust Grove, VA $58,256

Loretto, VA $58,506

Lottsburg, VA $57,795

Merry Point, VA $56,992

Milford, VA $58,017

Mollusk, VA $57,012

Montross, VA $58,636

Morattico, VA $57,308

Mount Holly, VA $58,441

Ninde, VA $60,106

Nuttsville, VA $57,252

Oldhams, VA $58,095

Ophelia, VA $57,363

Partlow, VA $58,398

Port Royal, VA $58,491

Rappahannock Academy, VA $58,503

Reedville, VA $57,320

Rhoadesville, VA $57,706

Rollins Fork, VA $59,007

Fulks Run, VA $55,983

Hinton, VA $55,932

Keezletown, VA $56,204

Lacey Spring, VA $56,232

Linville, VA $56,203

Luray, VA $56,383

Mc Gaheysville, VA $56,269

Mount Crawford, VA $56,271

Mount Jackson, VA $56,087

Mount Solon, VA $56,095

New Market, VA $56,217

Orkney Springs, VA $55,966

Penn Laird, VA $56,294

Quicksburg, VA $56,143

Pleasant Valley, VA $56,264

Shenandoah, VA $56,236

Singers Glen, VA $56,200

Stanley, VA $56,241

Timberville, VA $56,226

Charlottesville, VA $56,327

Afton, VA $55,703

Arrington, VA $54,595

Barboursville, VA $56,546

Batesville, VA $56,193

Covesville, VA $55,708

Crozet, VA $56,220

Dyke, VA $56,192

Ruby, VA $61,151

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	$89,913	$43.0	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.

$56,763

Average $59,942/year

$67,013

$4,730

Average $4,995/month

$5,584

$1,092

Average $1,153/week

$1,289

$27

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,013	$5,584	$1,289	$32
Average	$59,942	$4,995	$1,153	$29
25th Percentile	$56,763	$4,730	$1,092	$27

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