What are the main factors that influence an ABA/RBT'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/RBT?

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

How does experience change An ABA/RBT's salary?

An ABA/RBT's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,661 for beginners, reaching about $59,484 at mid-level, and approach $59,970 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an ABA/RBT?

ABA/RBT salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ABA/RBT roles are District of Columbia $65,190, California $64,942, Massachusetts $64,077. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

ABA/RBT Salary in Virginia

How much does an ABA/RBT make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an ABA/RBT in Virginia is $59,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,651
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,147 to $66,284
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,286

10% $53,286

50% (Median) $59,290

90% $72,651

ABA/RBT Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,284	$5,524	$1,275	$32
Average	$59,290	$4,941	$1,140	$29
25th Percentile	$56,147	$4,679	$1,080	$27

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Key Factors That Influence ABA/RBT Salaries

An ABA/RBT'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/RBT Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ABA/RBT'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): $57,661
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,027
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,484
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,776
Expert (over 8 years): $59,970

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level ABA/RBT	less than 1 year	$57,661
Early Career Level ABA/RBT	1-2 years	$58,027
Mid-Level Level ABA/RBT	2-4 years	$59,484
Senior-Level Level ABA/RBT	5-8 years	$59,776
Expert Level ABA/RBT	over 8 years	$59,970

How Do ABA/RBT 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/RBTs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,190.
California: $64,942.
Massachusetts: $64,077.

District of Columbia $65,190 California $64,942 Massachusetts $64,077 Washington $63,841 New Jersey $63,818 Alaska $63,735 Connecticut $62,923 New York $62,593

Hawaii $61,539 Rhode Island $61,045 Maryland $60,709 Minnesota $60,250 Colorado $60,073 Illinois $60,014 Oregon $59,791 Delaware $59,626

New Hampshire $59,522 Virginia $59,290 Pennsylvania $58,613 Nevada $58,271 North Dakota $58,160 Michigan $57,983 Wisconsin $57,918 Vermont $57,789

Texas $57,430 Maine $57,406 Arizona $57,371 Ohio $57,329 Georgia $56,788 Indiana $56,517 Wyoming $56,464 Utah $56,381

Iowa $56,346 Kansas $56,064 Louisiana $55,981 North Carolina $55,952 Missouri $55,940 Florida $55,710 Montana $55,587 Nebraska $55,469

Kentucky $55,404 South Carolina $55,169 Tennessee $55,021 Idaho $54,963 New Mexico $54,533 Oklahoma $54,439 Alabama $54,091 South Dakota $53,508

Arkansas $53,190 West Virginia $53,020 Mississippi $52,507

Top Paying Cities for ABA/RBT

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: $54,527
Lambsburg: $54,643
Laurel Fork: $54,704

Ivanhoe, VA $54,527

Lambsburg, VA $54,643

Laurel Fork, VA $54,704

Marion, VA $54,242

Max Meadows, VA $54,613

Meadowview, VA $53,754

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $54,189

Rocky Gap, VA $54,219

Ruther Glen, VA $57,194

Sealston, VA $58,674

Sharps, VA $56,943

Spotsylvania, VA $57,729

Sparta, VA $57,426

Stafford, VA $60,368

Stratford, VA $58,057

Tappahannock, VA $57,295

Thornburg, VA $57,918

Unionville, VA $56,978

Village, VA $57,223

Warsaw, VA $57,426

Weems, VA $56,299

Sandy Point, VA $57,501

White Stone, VA $56,142

Wicomico Church, VA $56,552

Woodford, VA $57,682

Zacata, VA $57,877

Winchester, VA $57,605

Bentonville, VA $57,111

Berryville, VA $58,436

Boyce, VA $58,542

Brucetown, VA $57,643

Chester Gap, VA $58,201

Clear Brook, VA $57,354

Cross Junction, VA $55,493

Fishers Hill, VA $56,291

Flint Hill, VA $57,886

Front Royal, VA $57,919

Gore, VA $55,804

Hume, VA $58,668

Huntly, VA $57,983

Strasburg, VA $56,071

Linden, VA $58,811

Markham, VA $58,798

Maurertown, VA $55,309

Middletown, VA $57,166

Millwood, VA $58,438

Rileyville, VA $56,472

Earlysville, VA $55,644

Esmont, VA $55,129

Faber, VA $54,885

Fishersville, VA $55,396

Free Union, VA $55,552

Gordonsville, VA $56,134

Greenwood, VA $55,329

Ivy, VA $55,667

Keene, VA $55,352

Keswick, VA $55,777

Locust Dale, VA $56,386

Lovingston, VA $54,296

Lyndhurst, VA $54,705

Montpelier Station, VA $56,148

Nellysford, VA $54,769

North Garden, VA $55,298

Orange, VA $56,697

Palmyra, VA $55,802

Piney River, VA $54,043

Quinque, VA $55,786

Roseland, VA $54,251

Ruckersville, VA $55,763

Schuyler, VA $54,935

Shipman, VA $54,288

Somerset, VA $56,150

Stanardsville, VA $55,600

Troy, VA $55,863

Tyro, VA $54,399

Waynesboro, VA $55,480

White Hall, VA $55,580

Woodberry Forest, VA $56,367

Achilles, VA $55,511

Amelia Court House, VA $56,541

Ark, VA $55,864

Arvonia, VA $55,368

Ashland, VA $57,092

Aylett, VA $57,119

Barhamsville, VA $56,296

Beaumont, VA $56,528

Beaverdam, VA $57,086

Bena, VA $55,495

Bohannon, VA $55,722

Bremo Bluff, VA $55,728

Bruington, VA $57,004

Bumpass, VA $57,000

Cardinal, VA $55,747

Cartersville, VA $56,189

Charles City, VA $56,648

Christchurch, VA $56,186

Church View, VA $56,316

Cobbs Creek, VA $55,902

Columbia, VA $56,043

Crozier, VA $56,905

Cumberland, VA $55,731

Deltaville, VA $55,948

Diggs, VA $55,744

Redwood, VA $54,250

Rich Creek, VA $54,435

Ridgeway, VA $54,814

Riner, VA $54,430

Ripplemead, VA $54,288

Rocky Mount, VA $54,299

Salem, VA $54,034

Sandy Level, VA $54,415

Shawsville, VA $54,201

Spencer, VA $54,801

Staffordsville, VA $54,528

Stanleytown, VA $54,904

Stuart, VA $54,786

Thaxton, VA $54,136

Troutville, VA $54,115

Union Hall, VA $54,308

Vesta, VA $54,717

Villamont, VA $54,109

Vinton, VA $54,008

Wirtz, VA $54,141

Woolwine, VA $54,679

Bristol, VA $52,675

Abingdon, VA $53,456

Andover, VA $53,297

Appalachia, VA $53,297

Bee, VA $53,956

Ben Hur, VA $53,518

Big Stone Gap, VA $52,822

Birchleaf, VA $54,009

Blackwater, VA $52,888

Castlewood, VA $53,043

Cleveland, VA $53,687

Clinchco, VA $53,962

Clintwood, VA $53,900

Coeburn, VA $53,386

Damascus, VA $53,876

Dante, VA $53,690

Davenport, VA $54,061

Dryden, VA $52,995

Duffield, VA $52,547

Dungannon, VA $52,738

East Stone Gap, VA $52,934

Ewing, VA $54,195

Fort Blackmore, VA $52,401

Gate City, VA $52,043

Haysi, VA $54,271

Hiltons, VA $52,166

Honaker, VA $53,986

Jonesville, VA $53,649

Keokee, VA $53,152

Lebanon, VA $53,478

Mc Clure, VA $53,700

Mendota, VA $52,692

Nickelsville, VA $52,471

Nora, VA $53,559

Norton, VA $53,355

Pennington Gap, VA $53,139

Pound, VA $53,575

Rosedale, VA $53,927

Rose Hill, VA $54,100

Saint Charles, VA $53,451

Saint Paul, VA $53,381

Weber City, VA $51,884

Whitetop, VA $54,086

Wise, VA $53,498

Pulaski, VA $54,667

Atkins, VA $54,205

Austinville, VA $54,643

Barren Springs, VA $54,690

Bastian, VA $54,213

Bland, VA $54,340

Broadford, VA $54,156

Cana, VA $54,727

Ceres, VA $54,161

Chilhowie, VA $54,143

Cripple Creek, VA $54,388

Crockett, VA $54,375

Draper, VA $54,622

Dugspur, VA $54,662

Elk Creek, VA $54,350

Emory, VA $53,990

Fancy Gap, VA $54,680

Fries, VA $54,532

Galax, VA $54,621

Glade Spring, VA $53,883

Rural Retreat, VA $54,306

Saltville, VA $54,166

Speedwell, VA $54,341

Sugar Grove, VA $54,218

Tannersville, VA $54,124

Troutdale, VA $54,180

Willis, VA $54,633

Woodlawn, VA $54,655

Wytheville, VA $54,501

Staunton, VA $55,413

Augusta Springs, VA $55,179

Bacova, VA $54,920

Blue Grass, VA $54,941

Brownsburg, VA $54,613

Buena Vista, VA $54,166

Churchville, VA $55,567

Clifton Forge, VA $54,734

Covington, VA $54,437

Craigsville, VA $55,184

Crimora, VA $55,624

Deerfield, VA $55,228

Doe Hill, VA $55,181

Fairfield, VA $54,533

Fort Defiance, VA $55,665

Glen Wilton, VA $54,526

Goshen, VA $54,947

Greenville, VA $54,913

Grottoes, VA $55,676

Head Waters, VA $55,272

Hot Springs, VA $54,766

Iron Gate, VA $54,828

Lexington, VA $54,629

Low Moor, VA $54,700

Mc Dowell, VA $55,203

Middlebrook, VA $54,927

Millboro, VA $54,970

Mint Spring, VA $55,203

Montebello, VA $54,426

Monterey, VA $55,044

Mount Sidney, VA $55,690

Mustoe, VA $55,135

New Hope, VA $55,657

Port Republic, VA $55,646

Raphine, VA $54,679

Rockbridge Baths, VA $54,733

Selma, VA $54,754

Steeles Tavern, VA $54,792

Stuarts Draft, VA $54,997

Swoope, VA $55,315

Verona, VA $55,690

Vesuvius, VA $54,304

Warm Springs, VA $54,937

West Augusta, VA $55,348

Weyers Cave, VA $55,703

Williamsville, VA $55,233

Lynchburg, VA $53,355

Altavista, VA $53,862

Alton, VA $55,038

Amherst, VA $53,718

Appomattox, VA $53,814

Bedford, VA $54,143

Big Island, VA $53,846

Blairs, VA $55,026

Brookneal, VA $54,075

Buffalo Junction, VA $55,213

Callands, VA $54,759

Chatham, VA $54,804

Clifford, VA $53,800

Clover, VA $54,904

Cluster Springs, VA $55,210

Coleman Falls, VA $53,576

Concord, VA $53,429

Crystal Hill, VA $54,819

Danville, VA $55,069

Hillsville, VA $54,727

Carson, VA $56,835

Hiwassee, VA $54,547

Independence, VA $54,358

Annandale, VA $64,677

Burke, VA $64,072

Dumfries, VA $62,196

Dunn Loring, VA $64,760

Fairfax, VA $63,793

Fairfax Station, VA $63,620

Falls Church, VA $64,817

Fort Belvoir, VA $64,033

Great Falls, VA $63,795

Greenway, VA $64,816

Lorton, VA $63,672

Merrifield, VA $64,611

Mc Lean, VA $64,810

West Mclean, VA $64,816

Mount Vernon, VA $64,273

Newington, VA $64,126

Dry Fork, VA $54,919

Brooke, VA $59,929

Evington, VA $53,651

Forest, VA $53,547

Gladstone, VA $53,861

Gladys, VA $53,862

Glasgow, VA $54,207

Goode, VA $53,724

Gretna, VA $54,414

Halifax, VA $55,023

Howardsville, VA $54,934

Hurt, VA $54,109

Java, VA $54,741

Ararat, VA $54,713

Axton, VA $54,882

Bassett, VA $54,843

Belspring, VA $54,558

Bent Mountain, VA $54,095

Blacksburg, VA $54,301

Blue Ridge, VA $54,077

Boones Mill, VA $54,057

Buchanan, VA $54,260

Callaway, VA $54,198

Christiansburg, VA $54,306

Cascade, VA $54,835

Catawba, VA $54,167

Check, VA $54,282

Claudville, VA $54,681

Cloverdale, VA $53,976

Collinsville, VA $55,025

Copper Hill, VA $54,211

Critz, VA $54,769

Daleville, VA $54,032

Dublin, VA $54,587

Eagle Rock, VA $54,416

Eggleston, VA $54,477

Elliston, VA $54,155

Ferrum, VA $54,502

Fieldale, VA $54,947

Fincastle, VA $54,200

Floyd, VA $54,506

Glade Hill, VA $54,263

Glen Lyn, VA $54,304

Goodview, VA $54,071

Hardy, VA $54,049

Henry, VA $54,583

Huddleston, VA $54,250

Keeling, VA $54,971

Chester, VA $57,103

Chesterfield, VA $57,069

Church Road, VA $56,881

Colonial Heights, VA $57,126

Courtland, VA $55,753

Dendron, VA $55,920

Dewitt, VA $56,698

Dinwiddie, VA $56,853

Disputanta, VA $56,900

Dolphin, VA $56,075

Drewryville, VA $55,631

Ebony, VA $55,247

Elberon, VA $55,690

Emporia, VA $55,757

Ford, VA $56,748

Franklin, VA $55,582

Freeman, VA $56,063

Gasburg, VA $55,366

Hopewell, VA $57,009

Ivor, VA $55,671

Jarratt, VA $56,238

Lawrenceville, VA $55,867

Mc Kenney, VA $56,550

Meredithville, VA $55,787

Newsoms, VA $55,398

Prince George, VA $57,062

Rawlings, VA $56,332

Sedley, VA $55,828

Skippers, VA $55,534

Spring Grove, VA $56,223

Stony Creek, VA $56,547

Surry, VA $55,554

Sussex, VA $56,420

Sutherland, VA $57,014

Valentines, VA $55,418

Wakefield, VA $55,899

Warfield, VA $56,378

Waverly, VA $56,339

White Plains, VA $55,388

Wilsons, VA $56,580

Yale, VA $56,191

Zuni, VA $55,650

Claremont, VA $56,298

Farmville, VA $55,243

Baskerville, VA $55,152

Indian Valley, VA $54,585

Mc Coy, VA $54,467

Martinsville, VA $54,934

Meadows Of Dan, VA $54,731

Moneta, VA $54,161

Montvale, VA $54,160

Narrows, VA $54,467

Newbern, VA $54,515

New Castle, VA $54,203

Newport, VA $54,327

New River, VA $54,665

Oriskany, VA $54,308

Paint Bank, VA $54,223

Parrott, VA $54,493

Patrick Springs, VA $54,831

Pearisburg, VA $54,522

Pembroke, VA $54,520

Penhook, VA $54,443

Pilot, VA $54,325

Pittsville, VA $54,416

Radford, VA $54,604

Long Island, VA $54,066

Lowry, VA $53,826

Lynch Station, VA $54,072

Madison Heights, VA $53,356

Monroe, VA $53,622

Naruna, VA $53,903

Nathalie, VA $54,555

Natural Bridge, VA $54,378

Natural Bridge Station, VA $54,144

Nelson, VA $55,294

Norwood, VA $54,068

Ringgold, VA $54,991

Rustburg, VA $53,479

Scottsburg, VA $55,097

Scottsville, VA $55,395

South Boston, VA $55,146

Spout Spring, VA $53,578

Sutherlin, VA $54,995

Sweet Briar, VA $53,514

Vernon Hill, VA $54,931

Virgilina, VA $55,163

Wingina, VA $54,388

Amonate, VA $54,267

Bandy, VA $54,148

Big Rock, VA $54,443

Bishop, VA $54,154

Bluefield, VA $54,321

Boissevain, VA $54,188

Breaks, VA $54,354

Burkes Garden, VA $54,209

Cedar Bluff, VA $54,288

Doran, VA $54,512

Falls Mills, VA $54,188

Grundy, VA $54,534

Horsepen, VA $54,175

Hurley, VA $54,254

Jewell Ridge, VA $54,288

Keen Mountain, VA $54,500

Mavisdale, VA $54,294

Maxie, VA $54,454

North Tazewell, VA $54,280

Oakwood, VA $54,531

Pilgrims Knob, VA $54,383

Pocahontas, VA $54,205

Pounding Mill, VA $54,364

Raven, VA $54,486

Red Ash, VA $54,536

Richlands, VA $54,505

Rowe, VA $54,314

Shortt Gap, VA $54,435

Swords Creek, VA $54,298

Tazewell, VA $54,195

Vansant, VA $54,299

Whitewood, VA $54,305

Wolford, VA $54,315

Boydton, VA $55,270

Bracey, VA $55,412

Brodnax, VA $55,625

Buckingham, VA $54,652

Burkeville, VA $55,497

Charlotte Court House, VA $54,702

Chase City, VA $54,985

Clarksville, VA $55,368

Crewe, VA $55,851

Cullen, VA $54,539

Dillwyn, VA $55,197

Drakes Branch, VA $54,980

Dundas, VA $55,797

Evergreen, VA $53,867

Fort Mitchell, VA $54,979

Green Bay, VA $55,191

Hampden Sydney, VA $55,326

Kenbridge, VA $55,499

Keysville, VA $54,974

La Crosse, VA $55,327

Lunenburg, VA $55,079

Meherrin, VA $55,084

Nottoway, VA $55,766

Pamplin, VA $54,357

Phenix, VA $54,111

Prospect, VA $54,698

Randolph, VA $54,791

Red House, VA $53,953

Red Oak, VA $55,056

Rice, VA $55,568

Saxe, VA $54,937

Skipwith, VA $55,095

South Hill, VA $55,306

Victoria, VA $55,273

Wylliesburg, VA $55,007

Roanoke, VA $53,938

Wachapreague, VA $56,006

Wardtown, VA $55,897

Wattsville, VA $56,058

Willis Wharf, VA $55,989

Windsor, VA $55,512

Withams, VA $56,014

Norfolk, VA $55,227

Newport News, VA $55,351

Fort Eustis, VA $55,373

Hampton, VA $55,385

Fort Monroe, VA $55,355

Poquoson, VA $55,367

Yorktown, VA $55,432

Lackey, VA $55,455

Seaford, VA $55,388

Portsmouth, VA $55,243

Fort Lee, VA $57,123

Petersburg, VA $57,123

Virginia State University, VA $57,123

Alberta, VA $55,995

Ammon, VA $56,745

Blackstone, VA $56,265

Boykins, VA $55,464

Branchville, VA $55,332

Capron, VA $55,737

Round Hill, VA $59,887

Catharpin, VA $62,131

Delaplane, VA $59,261

Ashburn, VA $62,388

Chantilly, VA $63,045

Gainesville, VA $61,625

Hamilton, VA $60,694

Lincoln, VA $60,635

Sterling, VA $63,147

Haymarket, VA $61,566

Herndon, VA $63,380

Leesburg, VA $61,408

Lovettsville, VA $60,047

Nokesville, VA $61,701

Upperville, VA $59,457

Warrenton, VA $59,673

Reston, VA $63,744

Waterford, VA $60,594

The Plains, VA $60,765

Doswell, VA $57,111

Dutton, VA $55,890

Fork Union, VA $55,899

Foster, VA $55,710

Glen Allen, VA $57,240

Gloucester, VA $55,830

Gloucester Point, VA $55,492

Goochland, VA $56,615

Grimstead, VA $55,850

Gum Spring, VA $56,615

Gwynn, VA $55,849

Hadensville, VA $56,527

Hallieford, VA $55,833

Hanover, VA $57,122

Hardyville, VA $55,999

Hartfield, VA $56,018

Hayes, VA $55,528

Henrico, VA $57,282

Hudgins, VA $55,806

Jamaica, VA $56,503

Jamestown, VA $55,655

Jetersville, VA $55,893

Kents Store, VA $56,025

King And Queen Court House, VA $56,589

King William, VA $56,882

Lanexa, VA $56,501

Lightfoot, VA $55,928

Little Plymouth, VA $56,517

Locust Hill, VA $56,186

Louisa, VA $56,606

Macon, VA $56,671

Maidens, VA $56,831

Manakin Sabot, VA $57,017

Mannboro, VA $56,646

Manquin, VA $57,048

Maryus, VA $55,500

Mascot, VA $56,351

Mathews, VA $55,743

Burgess, VA $56,709

Accomac, VA $55,962

Assawoman, VA $55,984

Atlantic, VA $56,059

Battery Park, VA $55,359

Belle Haven, VA $55,929

Birdsnest, VA $55,824

Bloxom, VA $56,048

Cape Charles, VA $55,747

Capeville, VA $55,759

Carrollton, VA $55,352

Carrsville, VA $55,605

Cheriton, VA $55,753

Chesapeake, VA $55,373

Chincoteague Island, VA $56,095

Wallops Island, VA $56,054

Craddockville, VA $55,938

Davis Wharf, VA $55,926

Eastville, VA $55,774

Exmore, VA $55,905

Franktown, VA $55,843

Greenbackville, VA $56,223

Greenbush, VA $56,062

Hacksneck, VA $55,906

Hallwood, VA $56,032

Harborton, VA $56,044

Horntown, VA $56,128

Oak Hall, VA $56,012

Isle Of Wight, VA $55,477

Jamesville, VA $55,875

Jenkins Bridge, VA $56,041

Keller, VA $55,974

Locustville, VA $55,972

Machipongo, VA $55,815

Mappsville, VA $56,020

Marionville, VA $55,814

Mears, VA $55,991

Melfa, VA $55,981

Modest Town, VA $56,126

Nassawadox, VA $55,873

Nelsonia, VA $56,130

New Church, VA $56,109

Onancock, VA $56,028

Onley, VA $55,966

Oyster, VA $55,766

Painter, VA $55,940

Parksley, VA $56,059

Pungoteague, VA $55,963

Quinby, VA $55,816

Rescue, VA $55,356

Sanford, VA $56,119

Saxis, VA $56,128

Seaview, VA $55,754

Smithfield, VA $55,416

Suffolk, VA $55,391

Tangier, VA $56,267

Tasley, VA $56,086

Temperanceville, VA $56,032

Townsend, VA $55,765

Virginia Beach, VA $56,111

Dulles, VA $63,762

Aldie, VA $61,749

Amissville, VA $58,745

Arcola, VA $62,368

Manassas, VA $62,471

Marshall, VA $59,607

Middleburg, VA $60,703

Catlett, VA $60,987

Centreville, VA $62,723

Clifton, VA $63,251

Orlean, VA $59,070

Paeonian Springs, VA $60,985

Paris, VA $59,070

Philomont, VA $60,523

Purcellville, VA $60,074

Bluemont, VA $59,271

Bristow, VA $61,986

Broad Run, VA $60,883

Calverton, VA $60,745

Casanova, VA $60,847

Rectortown, VA $59,533

Mechanicsville, VA $57,167

Midlothian, VA $57,080

Millers Tavern, VA $57,160

Mineral, VA $56,955

Moon, VA $55,767

Moseley, VA $56,890

New Canton, VA $55,658

New Kent, VA $56,854

New Point, VA $55,627

Newtown, VA $57,336

Norge, VA $56,011

North, VA $55,816

Oilville, VA $56,904

Onemo, VA $55,697

Ordinary, VA $55,575

Port Haywood, VA $55,618

Powhatan, VA $56,715

Providence Forge, VA $56,757

Quinton, VA $57,047

Rockville, VA $56,968

Ruthville, VA $56,639

Saint Stephens Church, VA $57,153

Saluda, VA $56,208

Sandston, VA $57,180

Sandy Hook, VA $56,604

Schley, VA $55,707

Severn, VA $55,530

Shacklefords, VA $56,238

State Farm, VA $56,858

Stevensville, VA $56,723

Studley, VA $57,163

Susan, VA $55,641

Toano, VA $56,186

Topping, VA $56,136

Trevilians, VA $56,570

Richmond, VA $57,298

Urbanna, VA $56,403

Wake, VA $56,051

Walkerton, VA $56,804

Ware Neck, VA $55,730

Water View, VA $56,391

West Point, VA $56,585

White Marsh, VA $55,637

Wicomico, VA $55,539

Williamsburg, VA $55,635

Woods Cross Roads, VA $55,837

Montpelier, VA $56,883

Oakton, VA $63,941

Occoquan, VA $63,470

Quantico, VA $61,360

Springfield, VA $64,510

Triangle, VA $61,804

Vienna, VA $64,509

Woodbridge, VA $63,011

Arlington, VA $64,834

Fort Myer, VA $64,835

Mattaponi, VA $56,374

Dhs, VA $64,835

Fort Valley, VA $56,052

Star Tannery, VA $55,504

Stephens City, VA $57,626

Stephenson, VA $57,664

Toms Brook, VA $56,021

White Post, VA $58,122

Woodstock, VA $55,558

Culpeper, VA $57,392

Aroda, VA $55,987

Banco, VA $56,177

Bealeton, VA $59,418

Boston, VA $57,241

Brandy Station, VA $58,399

Brightwood, VA $56,462

Castleton, VA $57,870

Elkwood, VA $58,322

Etlan, VA $56,332

Goldvein, VA $59,681

Graves Mill, VA $55,910

Haywood, VA $56,447

Hood, VA $55,558

Jeffersonton, VA $59,050

Leon, VA $56,701

Lignum, VA $57,985

Madison, VA $55,906

Midland, VA $60,010

Mitchells, VA $56,935

Oakpark, VA $56,260

Pratts, VA $55,899

Radiant, VA $56,107

Rapidan, VA $56,613

Remington, VA $58,946

Reva, VA $56,763

Richardsville, VA $58,469

Rixeyville, VA $58,318

Rochelle, VA $55,882

Somerville, VA $60,125

Sperryville, VA $56,708

Stevensburg, VA $58,101

Sumerduck, VA $58,962

Syria, VA $55,694

Viewtown, VA $58,356

Washington, VA $57,703

Wolftown, VA $55,562

Woodville, VA $57,268

Harrisonburg, VA $55,789

Basye, VA $55,343

Bergton, VA $55,173

Bridgewater, VA $55,685

Broadway, VA $55,513

Criders, VA $55,272

Dayton, VA $55,494

Edinburg, VA $55,438

Elkton, VA $55,605

Alexandria, VA $64,827

Fredericksburg, VA $58,738

Bowling Green, VA $57,598

Burr Hill, VA $57,606

Callao, VA $57,274

Caret, VA $57,957

Center Cross, VA $56,971

Champlain, VA $57,825

Coles Point, VA $58,041

Colonial Beach, VA $58,367

Corbin, VA $58,007

Dahlgren, VA $60,282

Dogue, VA $58,329

Dunnsville, VA $57,176

Edwardsville, VA $56,782

Farnham, VA $56,950

Garrisonville, VA $60,776

Hague, VA $57,621

Hartwood, VA $58,908

Haynesville, VA $57,574

Heathsville, VA $56,729

Hustle, VA $57,859

Irvington, VA $56,275

Jersey, VA $58,409

Kilmarnock, VA $56,323

King George, VA $59,320

Kinsale, VA $57,510

Ladysmith, VA $57,266

Lancaster, VA $56,460

Laneview, VA $56,598

Lively, VA $56,513

Locust Grove, VA $57,622

Loretto, VA $57,870

Lottsburg, VA $57,167

Merry Point, VA $56,372

Milford, VA $57,387

Mollusk, VA $56,392

Montross, VA $57,998

Morattico, VA $56,685

Mount Holly, VA $57,805

Ninde, VA $59,452

Nuttsville, VA $56,629

Oldhams, VA $57,464

Ophelia, VA $56,739

Partlow, VA $57,763

Port Royal, VA $57,855

Rappahannock Academy, VA $57,866

Reedville, VA $56,696

Rhoadesville, VA $57,079

Rollins Fork, VA $58,365

Fulks Run, VA $55,375

Hinton, VA $55,323

Keezletown, VA $55,593

Lacey Spring, VA $55,621

Linville, VA $55,592

Luray, VA $55,770

Mc Gaheysville, VA $55,657

Mount Crawford, VA $55,659

Mount Jackson, VA $55,477

Mount Solon, VA $55,485

New Market, VA $55,605

Orkney Springs, VA $55,358

Penn Laird, VA $55,682

Quicksburg, VA $55,532

Pleasant Valley, VA $55,652

Shenandoah, VA $55,624

Singers Glen, VA $55,588

Stanley, VA $55,629

Timberville, VA $55,615

Charlottesville, VA $55,714

Afton, VA $55,097

Arrington, VA $54,002

Barboursville, VA $55,931

Batesville, VA $55,582

Covesville, VA $55,102

Crozet, VA $55,608

Dyke, VA $55,581

Ruby, VA $60,486

ABA/RBT Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ABA/RBT 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/RBT positions in Telecom or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view ABA/RBT as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ABA/RBT

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$88,935	$43.0	50%

ABA/RBT Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ABA/RBT'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.

$56,147

Average $59,290/year

$66,284

$4,679

Average $4,941/month

$5,524

$1,080

Average $1,140/week

$1,275

$27

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,284	$5,524	$1,275	$32
Average	$59,290	$4,941	$1,140	$29
25th Percentile	$56,147	$4,679	$1,080	$27

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