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

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

How does experience change An ABA Manager's salary?

An ABA Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,584 for beginners, reaching about $57,576 at mid-level, and approach $60,873 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an ABA Manager?

ABA Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ABA Manager roles are District of Columbia $61,551, California $61,318, Massachusetts $60,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of ABA Manager roles make?

Salaries for ABA Manager level roles vary by specialization: Aba Program Manager: $143,974; Behavior Program Manager ABA: $107,749; Aba Supervisor: $83,354; Aba Specialist: $70,086; Aba Instructor: $66,216.

ABA Manager Salary in Washington

How much does an ABA Manager make in Washington? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an ABA Manager in Washington is $60,278 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,654
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,753 to $68,850
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,722

10% $49,722

50% (Median) $60,278

90% $76,654

ABA Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,850	$5,737	$1,324	$33
Average	$60,278	$5,023	$1,159	$29
25th Percentile	$54,753	$4,563	$1,053	$26

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Key Factors That Influence ABA Manager Salaries

An ABA Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ABA Manager'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): $56,584
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,813
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,576
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,087
Expert (over 8 years): $60,873

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level ABA Manager	less than 1 year	$56,584
Early Career Level ABA Manager	1-2 years	$56,813
Mid-Level Level ABA Manager	2-4 years	$57,576
Senior-Level Level ABA Manager	5-8 years	$59,087
Expert Level ABA Manager	over 8 years	$60,873

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

District of Columbia: $61,551.
California: $61,318.
Massachusetts: $60,500.

District of Columbia $61,551 California $61,318 Massachusetts $60,500 Washington $60,278 New Jersey $60,256 Alaska $60,178 Connecticut $59,411 New York $59,099

Hawaii $58,104 Rhode Island $57,637 Maryland $57,320 Minnesota $56,887 Colorado $56,720 Illinois $56,665 Oregon $56,453 Delaware $56,298

New Hampshire $56,200 Virginia $55,981 Pennsylvania $55,341 Nevada $55,019 North Dakota $54,913 Michigan $54,747 Wisconsin $54,685 Vermont $54,563

Texas $54,224 Maine $54,202 Arizona $54,168 Ohio $54,130 Georgia $53,618 Indiana $53,362 Wyoming $53,312 Utah $53,235

Iowa $53,201 Kansas $52,934 Louisiana $52,856 North Carolina $52,829 Missouri $52,818 Florida $52,601 Montana $52,484 Nebraska $52,373

Kentucky $52,312 South Carolina $52,089 Tennessee $51,950 Idaho $51,895 New Mexico $51,489 Oklahoma $51,400 Alabama $51,072 South Dakota $50,522

Arkansas $50,221 West Virginia $50,060 Mississippi $49,577

Top Paying Cities for ABA Manager

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:

Auburn: $60,204
Federal Way: $60,178
Bellevue: $61,415

Auburn, WA $60,204

Federal Way, WA $60,178

Bellevue, WA $61,415

Black Diamond, WA $59,882

Bothell, WA $61,124

Burton, WA $60,289

Carnation, WA $60,221

Duvall, WA $60,419

Edmonds, WA $60,932

Enumclaw, WA $59,007

Fall City, WA $60,490

Hobart, WA $60,257

Issaquah, WA $60,700

Kenmore, WA $61,251

Kent, WA $60,257

Kirkland, WA $61,376

Lynnwood, WA $60,808

Maple Valley, WA $60,205

Medina, WA $61,432

Mercer Island, WA $61,411

Mountlake Terrace, WA $60,972

North Bend, WA $59,619

Pacific, WA $60,170

Preston, WA $60,584

Ravensdale, WA $59,723

Redmond, WA $61,288

Redondo, WA $60,246

Renton, WA $60,907

Rollingbay, WA $60,688

Seahurst, WA $61,019

Snoqualmie, WA $60,071

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $58,297

Vashon, WA $60,332

Woodinville, WA $60,917

Sammamish, WA $61,078

Mill Creek, WA $60,540

Seattle, WA $61,451

Bainbridge Island, WA $60,775

Everett, WA $60,600

Acme, WA $57,457

Anacortes, WA $57,998

Blakely Island, WA $57,601

Arlington, WA $59,750

Baring, WA $59,285

Bellingham, WA $57,382

Blaine, WA $57,262

Bow, WA $57,517

Burlington, WA $57,837

Clearlake, WA $58,163

Clinton, WA $60,425

Concrete, WA $57,543

Conway, WA $59,054

Coupeville, WA $59,346

Custer, WA $57,329

Darrington, WA $57,568

Deer Harbor, WA $57,635

Deming, WA $57,438

Eastsound, WA $57,411

Everson, WA $57,340

Ferndale, WA $57,356

Freeland, WA $60,099

Friday Harbor, WA $57,741

Gold Bar, WA $59,410

Granite Falls, WA $59,670

Greenbank, WA $59,911

Hamilton, WA $58,037

Index, WA $58,520

La Conner, WA $58,291

Lake Stevens, WA $60,592

North Lakewood, WA $60,200

Langley, WA $60,286

Lopez Island, WA $57,867

Lummi Island, WA $57,388

Lyman, WA $58,015

Lynden, WA $57,331

Maple Falls, WA $57,311

Marblemount, WA $57,431

Marysville, WA $60,603

Monroe, WA $60,103

Mount Vernon, WA $58,396

Mukilteo, WA $60,574

Nooksack, WA $57,332

Oak Harbor, WA $58,688

Olga, WA $57,486

Orcas, WA $57,590

Point Roberts, WA $57,141

Camano Island, WA $59,632

Rockport, WA $56,661

Sedro Woolley, WA $57,868

Shaw Island, WA $57,689

Silvana, WA $60,099

Skykomish, WA $58,239

Snohomish, WA $60,386

Stanwood, WA $59,875

Startup, WA $59,744

Sultan, WA $59,789

Sumas, WA $57,312

Waldron, WA $57,410

Anderson Island, WA $59,719

Ashford, WA $58,599

Beaver, WA $56,994

Bremerton, WA $60,328

Silverdale, WA $60,227

Brinnon, WA $59,584

Buckley, WA $59,792

Burley, WA $60,123

Carbonado, WA $59,273

Carlsborg, WA $58,217

Chimacum, WA $59,567

Clallam Bay, WA $57,003

Dupont, WA $59,608

Eatonville, WA $59,117

Gig Harbor, WA $59,924

Elbe, WA $58,777

Forks, WA $57,096

Fox Island, WA $60,085

Glenoma, WA $57,934

Graham, WA $59,774

Port Hadlock, WA $59,550

Hansville, WA $60,102

Indianola, WA $60,913

Joyce, WA $57,221

Kapowsin, WA $59,560

Keyport, WA $60,427

Kingston, WA $60,547

La Grande, WA $59,034

Lakebay, WA $59,779

La Push, WA $57,205

Longbranch, WA $59,527

Sumner, WA $60,052

Manchester, WA $60,814

Milton, WA $60,144

Mineral, WA $58,180

Morton, WA $58,002

Neah Bay, WA $57,068

Nordland, WA $59,686

Olalla, WA $60,193

Orting, WA $59,698

Packwood, WA $56,891

Port Angeles, WA $58,216

Port Gamble, WA $60,301

Port Ludlow, WA $59,962

Port Orchard, WA $60,365

Port Townsend, WA $59,315

Poulsbo, WA $60,449

Puyallup, WA $60,141

Quilcene, WA $59,712

Randle, WA $57,367

Retsil, WA $60,338

Seabeck, WA $60,082

Sekiu, WA $57,004

Sequim, WA $58,659

South Colby, WA $60,547

South Prairie, WA $59,803

Southworth, WA $60,797

Spanaway, WA $59,912

Steilacoom, WA $59,909

Bonney Lake, WA $59,973

Suquamish, WA $60,722

Tracyton, WA $60,354

Vaughn, WA $59,774

Wauna, WA $60,033

Wilkeson, WA $59,597

Longmire, WA $57,971

Paradise Inn, WA $57,925

Tacoma, WA $60,128

Camp Murray, WA $59,966

Mcchord Afb, WA $60,123

Lakewood, WA $60,117

University Place, WA $60,127

Olympia, WA $58,944

Lacey, WA $59,078

Tumwater, WA $58,968

Aberdeen, WA $58,006

Adna, WA $58,214

Allyn, WA $59,708

Amanda Park, WA $57,361

Bay Center, WA $57,415

Belfair, WA $59,828

Bucoda, WA $58,948

Centralia, WA $58,856

Chehalis, WA $58,576

Cinebar, WA $58,488

Copalis Beach, WA $57,482

Copalis Crossing, WA $57,382

Cosmopolis, WA $58,331

Curtis, WA $57,784

Doty, WA $58,378

East Olympia, WA $59,048

Elma, WA $58,893

Ethel, WA $58,047

Galvin, WA $58,821

Grapeview, WA $59,464

Grayland, WA $57,461

Hoodsport, WA $59,277

Hoquiam, WA $57,825

Humptulips, WA $57,585

Lebam, WA $57,734

Lilliwaup, WA $59,571

Littlerock, WA $58,947

Mccleary, WA $58,959

Mckenna, WA $59,216

Malone, WA $58,885

Matlock, WA $58,912

Menlo, WA $57,765

Moclips, WA $57,389

Montesano, WA $58,673

Mossyrock, WA $57,594

Napavine, WA $58,425

Neilton, WA $57,533

Oakville, WA $58,830

Ocean Shores, WA $57,559

Onalaska, WA $58,496

Pacific Beach, WA $57,392

Pe Ell, WA $57,908

Quinault, WA $57,689

Rainier, WA $59,047

Raymond, WA $57,836

Rochester, WA $58,850

Roy, WA $59,519

Ryderwood, WA $57,515

Salkum, WA $58,009

Satsop, WA $58,779

Shelton, WA $59,144

Silver Creek, WA $57,989

South Bend, WA $57,389

Taholah, WA $57,323

Tahuya, WA $59,474

Tenino, WA $58,991

Tokeland, WA $57,516

Toledo, WA $57,762

Union, WA $59,308

Vader, WA $57,720

Westport, WA $57,580

Winlock, WA $57,982

Yelm, WA $59,014

Amboy, WA $57,788

Appleton, WA $56,692

Ariel, WA $57,636

Battle Ground, WA $57,952

Bingen, WA $57,184

Brush Prairie, WA $58,025

Camas, WA $58,020

Carrolls, WA $57,542

Carson, WA $57,623

Castle Rock, WA $57,590

Cathlamet, WA $57,393

Centerville, WA $56,495

Chinook, WA $56,952

Cougar, WA $57,377

Dallesport, WA $56,614

Glenwood, WA $56,653

Goldendale, WA $56,476

Grays River, WA $57,329

Heisson, WA $57,919

Husum, WA $57,052

Ilwaco, WA $56,986

Kalama, WA $57,567

Kelso, WA $57,669

Klickitat, WA $56,615

La Center, WA $57,904

Long Beach, WA $57,097

Longview, WA $57,635

Lyle, WA $56,642

Nahcotta, WA $57,087

Naselle, WA $57,147

North Bonneville, WA $57,558

Ocean Park, WA $57,396

Oysterville, WA $57,215

Ridgefield, WA $57,966

Rosburg, WA $57,077

Seaview, WA $57,069

Silverlake, WA $57,612

Skamokawa, WA $57,232

Stevenson, WA $57,536

Toutle, WA $57,460

Trout Lake, WA $56,927

Underwood, WA $57,152

Vancouver, WA $58,191

Wahkiacus, WA $56,546

Washougal, WA $57,900

White Salmon, WA $56,991

Wishram, WA $56,481

Woodland, WA $57,767

Yacolt, WA $57,820

Wenatchee, WA $56,512

East Wenatchee, WA $56,437

Ardenvoir, WA $56,495

Brewster, WA $56,327

Bridgeport, WA $56,260

Carlton, WA $56,345

Cashmere, WA $56,498

Chelan, WA $56,402

Chelan Falls, WA $56,430

Conconully, WA $56,297

Dryden, WA $56,583

Entiat, WA $56,425

Ephrata, WA $56,218

George, WA $56,518

Leavenworth, WA $56,857

Loomis, WA $56,299

Malaga, WA $56,522

Malott, WA $56,317

Mansfield, WA $56,077

Manson, WA $56,415

Marlin, WA $55,964

Mazama, WA $56,357

Methow, WA $56,284

Monitor, WA $56,483

Moses Lake, WA $56,234

Okanogan, WA $56,260

Omak, WA $56,312

Orondo, WA $56,345

Oroville, WA $56,380

Palisades, WA $56,177

Pateros, WA $56,305

Peshastin, WA $56,460

Quincy, WA $56,419

Riverside, WA $56,299

Rock Island, WA $56,318

Soap Lake, WA $56,133

Stehekin, WA $56,371

Stratford, WA $55,992

Tonasket, WA $56,329

Twisp, WA $56,383

Warden, WA $56,447

Waterville, WA $56,190

Wauconda, WA $56,263

Wilson Creek, WA $55,937

Winthrop, WA $56,401

Yakima, WA $55,903

Brownstown, WA $55,903

Buena, WA $56,069

Cle Elum, WA $56,835

Cowiche, WA $55,903

Easton, WA $57,736

Ellensburg, WA $55,961

Naches, WA $56,811

Grandview, WA $57,401

Granger, WA $56,752

Harrah, WA $55,903

Kittitas, WA $55,952

Mabton, WA $56,827

Moxee, WA $56,083

Outlook, WA $56,749

Parker, WA $55,920

Ronald, WA $57,135

Roslyn, WA $57,067

Selah, WA $55,903

South Cle Elum, WA $57,093

Sunnyside, WA $57,643

Thorp, WA $56,149

Tieton, WA $55,903

Toppenish, WA $56,621

Vantage, WA $56,491

Wapato, WA $55,943

White Swan, WA $56,042

Zillah, WA $56,151

Airway Heights, WA $56,681

Chattaroy, WA $56,611

Cheney, WA $56,605

Colbert, WA $56,657

Deer Park, WA $56,598

Edwall, WA $56,532

Elk, WA $56,492

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $56,673

Fairfield, WA $56,548

Ford, WA $56,558

Four Lakes, WA $56,674

Greenacres, WA $56,638

Lamont, WA $56,420

Latah, WA $56,460

Liberty Lake, WA $56,609

Marshall, WA $56,681

Mead, WA $56,615

Medical Lake, WA $56,647

Mica, WA $56,640

Newman Lake, WA $56,577

Nine Mile Falls, WA $56,651

Otis Orchards, WA $56,632

Reardan, WA $56,601

Rockford, WA $56,592

Spangle, WA $56,615

Sprague, WA $56,431

Tekoa, WA $56,376

Tumtum, WA $56,580

Valleyford, WA $56,658

Veradale, WA $56,671

Waverly, WA $56,529

Wellpinit, WA $56,490

Addy, WA $56,411

Albion, WA $56,339

Almira, WA $55,982

Belmont, WA $56,284

Benge, WA $56,248

Boyds, WA $56,274

Chewelah, WA $56,458

Clayton, WA $56,561

Colfax, WA $56,332

Colton, WA $55,962

Colville, WA $56,341

Coulee City, WA $56,021

Coulee Dam, WA $56,188

Creston, WA $56,193

Curlew, WA $56,301

Cusick, WA $56,107

Danville, WA $56,285

Davenport, WA $56,420

Electric City, WA $56,171

Elmer City, WA $56,319

Endicott, WA $56,363

Evans, WA $56,345

Farmington, WA $56,209

Fruitland, WA $56,400

Garfield, WA $56,258

Gifford, WA $56,355

Grand Coulee, WA $56,137

Harrington, WA $56,363

Hartline, WA $55,941

Hay, WA $56,189

Hunters, WA $56,365

Inchelium, WA $56,230

Ione, WA $55,946

Keller, WA $56,121

Kettle Falls, WA $56,311

Lacrosse, WA $56,248

Lamona, WA $56,175

Laurier, WA $56,270

Lincoln, WA $56,359

Loon Lake, WA $56,513

Malden, WA $56,516

Malo, WA $56,336

Marcus, WA $56,516

Metaline, WA $56,195

Metaline Falls, WA $55,870

Mohler, WA $56,319

Nespelem, WA $56,192

Newport, WA $56,283

Northport, WA $56,348

Oakesdale, WA $56,397

Odessa, WA $56,062

Orient, WA $56,256

Palouse, WA $56,165

Pullman, WA $56,132

Republic, WA $56,275

Rice, WA $56,330

Ritzville, WA $56,295

Rosalia, WA $56,533

Saint John, WA $56,413

Springdale, WA $56,489

Steptoe, WA $56,676

Thornton, WA $56,425

Uniontown, WA $55,908

Usk, WA $56,227

Valley, WA $56,464

Wilbur, WA $56,152

Spokane, WA $56,681

Pasco, WA $58,393

Benton City, WA $58,385

Beverly, WA $56,665

Bickleton, WA $56,513

Burbank, WA $58,600

College Place, WA $57,404

Connell, WA $57,225

Dayton, WA $56,280

Dixie, WA $56,811

Eltopia, WA $58,071

Hooper, WA $56,126

Kahlotus, WA $56,598

Kennewick, WA $58,944

Lind, WA $56,302

Mesa, WA $57,905

Othello, WA $56,948

Paterson, WA $57,711

Plymouth, WA $58,651

Pomeroy, WA $56,274

Prescott, WA $57,140

Mattawa, WA $57,089

Prosser, WA $57,815

Richland, WA $58,599

West Richland, WA $58,600

Roosevelt, WA $56,237

Royal City, WA $56,607

Starbuck, WA $56,438

Touchet, WA $58,007

Waitsburg, WA $56,644

Walla Walla, WA $57,153

Wallula, WA $58,459

Washtucna, WA $56,208

Anatone, WA $55,808

Asotin, WA $55,976

Clarkston, WA $56,106

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

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$54,753

Average $60,278/year

$68,850

$4,563

Average $5,023/month

$5,737

$1,053

Average $1,159/week

$1,324

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,850	$5,737	$1,324	$33
Average	$60,278	$5,023	$1,159	$29
25th Percentile	$54,753	$4,563	$1,053	$26

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