How much does an ABA Teacher Assistant make in Washington? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an ABA Teacher Assistant in Washington is $38,173 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,778
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,562 to $41,630
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,274

Key Factors That Influence ABA Teacher Assistant Salaries

An ABA Teacher Assistant'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 Teacher Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ABA Teacher Assistant'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): $35,683
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,978
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,453
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,653
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,277
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level ABA Teacher Assistant less than 1 year $35,683
Early Career Level ABA Teacher Assistant 1-2 years $35,978
Mid-Level Level ABA Teacher Assistant 2-4 years $37,453
Senior-Level Level ABA Teacher Assistant 5-8 years $38,653
Expert Level ABA Teacher Assistant over 8 years $39,277

Top Paying Cities for ABA Teacher Assistant

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: $38,126
  • Federal Way: $38,109
  • Bellevue: $38,893

ABA Teacher Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ABA Teacher Assistant 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 Healthcare and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, ABA Teacher Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view ABA Teacher Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an ABA Teacher Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare $57,259 $28.0 50%
Business Services $45,807 $22.0 20%

ABA Teacher Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ABA Teacher Assistant'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.

  • Yearly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Hourly
  • Table View
Last Updated on October 01, 2026
$34,562
Average $38,173/year
$41,630
$2,880
Average $3,181/month
$3,469
$665
Average $734/week
$801
$17
Average $18/hour
$20
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $41,630 $3,469 $801 $20
Average $38,173 $3,181 $734 $18
25th Percentile $34,562 $2,880 $665 $17

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