The median Behavior Technician (rbt) salary is $24.00 per hour, or $49,920 per year, based on 9,294 job postings across 88 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$24.00
Median hourly
$49,920
Annual salary
$20-$28
Pay range
88
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Behavior Technician (rbt) earns $24.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $21.50 and $26.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Laurel, MARYLAND is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Plano, TEXAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-2%
Current median: $24.00/hr
Prior period: $24.50/hr
Job openings
+43.8%
4,178 recent postings
Previous period: 2,906 postings
Daily pay signal
$25.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Behavior Technician (rbt) postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $24.50/hr to $24.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$20.00
$41,600/yr
Median
$24.00
$49,920/yr
Top earners
$27.50
$57,200/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $24.00/hr | 3,844 |
Mar 2026 | $24.50/hr | 3,240 |
Feb 2026 | $24.00/hr | 1,172 |
Jan 2026 | $23.00/hr | 602 |
Dec 2025 | $22.00/hr | 343 |
Nov 2025 | $25.00/hr | 93 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
20 postings · 15 companies
$17.75
$17-$19
Estimated from national data
~$26.17
—
244 postings · 41 companies
$23.50
$23-$25
16 postings · 7 companies
$21.00
$20-$22
304 postings · 110 companies
$25.00
$24-$27
385 postings · 69 companies
$24.50
$24-$27
56 postings · 17 companies
$24.50
$22-$27
14 postings · 5 companies
$30.50
$25-$31
5 postings · 3 companies
$28.00
$28-$29
355 postings · 150 companies
$24.00
$23-$27
590 postings · 90 companies
$27.00
$25-$29
24 postings · 13 companies
$26.00
$24-$29
9 postings · 5 companies
$23.00
$22-$30
210 postings · 50 companies
$22.50
$22-$23
211 postings · 38 companies
$21.50
$19-$25
23 postings · 7 companies
$22.00
$20-$24
238 postings · 19 companies
$20.00
$20-$20
13 postings · 7 companies
$19.50
$19-$21
10 postings · 8 companies
$15.25
$14-$17
Estimated from national data
~$20.97
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361 postings · 56 companies
$26.50
$26-$29
130 postings · 32 companies
$24.00
$22-$27
70 postings · 22 companies
$20.75
$20-$22
46 postings · 6 companies
$24.00
$24-$25
Estimated from national data
~$20.07
—
94 postings · 25 companies
$22.00
$22-$24
Estimated from national data
~$23.41
—
364 postings · 12 companies
$25.50
$26-$26
42 postings · 21 companies
$25.00
$22-$25
9 postings · 2 companies
$23.00
$23-$25
761 postings · 76 companies
$25.00
$22-$26
15 postings · 8 companies
$24.00
$22-$24
489 postings · 39 companies
$24.50
$23-$25
526 postings · 72 companies
$24.00
$23-$25
Estimated from national data
~$20.46
—
280 postings · 30 companies
$20.00
$20-$21
46 postings · 10 companies
$19.50
$18-$23
5 postings · 4 companies
$22.50
$22-$25
64 postings · 31 companies
$25.50
$22-$26
15 postings · 2 companies
$19.50
$20-$20
60 postings · 21 companies
$20.50
$20-$23
Estimated from national data
~$25.97
—
112 postings · 27 companies
$21.50
$21-$24
690 postings · 106 companies
$21.00
$19-$22
127 postings · 29 companies
$25.00
$23-$28
Estimated from national data
~$22.16
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242 postings · 59 companies
$25.00
$23-$28
36 postings · 8 companies
$27.50
$27-$28
5 postings · 5 companies
$21.50
$16-$24
5 postings · 2 companies
$20.50
$20-$21
Estimated from national data
~$26.14
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Behavior Technician (rbt) salaries.
Laurel
Maryland · 11 postings
$28.50/hr
Aurora
Co · 11 postings
$28.50/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 36 postings
$28.25/hr
Dallas
Georgia · 10 postings
$27.50/hr
Baltimore
Md · 12 postings
$27.50/hr
Plano
Texas · 15 postings
$18.50/hr
Cypress
Texas · 16 postings
$18.75/hr
Spring
Texas · 18 postings
$19.25/hr
Pearland
Texas · 14 postings
$19.25/hr
Springfield
Illinois · 10 postings
$19.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Behavior Technician (rbt) positions.
Behavioral Milestones
18 postings
$50.00/hr
Empower Aba Therapy
8 postings
$35.00/hr
Amaze Aba
31 postings
$32.50/hr
Ability Builders Consulting Co.
55 postings
$30.50/hr
Ability Builders For Aba
14 postings
$30.50/hr
Hope
6 postings
$17.00/hr
Project Brilliance
5 postings
$18.00/hr
Behavioral Innovations
184 postings
$18.00/hr
Apara Autism Centers
54 postings
$18.50/hr
Art | Autism Response Team
5 postings
$18.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Behavior Technician Rbt | 283 | $25.00/hr |
| Behavior Technician (bt) / Registered Behavior Technician (rbt) | 229 | $21.50/hr |
| Behavior Technician (bt) & Registered Behavior Technician (rbt) | 151 | $21.00/hr |
| Behavioral Technician / Rbt – Entry Level | 105 | $18.00/hr |
| Behavioral Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (rbt) | 78 | $18.00/hr |
| Center-based Registered Behavior Technician (rbt) | 72 | $21.00/hr |
| Behavior Technician (rbt) | 62 | $22.50/hr |
| Aba Behavior Technician | 57 | $21.50/hr |
| Child Behavior Therapist (rbt) | 38 | $19.00/hr |
| Buckeye Heroes: Join As Rbt - Cincinnati, Oh | 30 | $20.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Behavior Technician (rbt) salaries.
FAQ
The median Behavior Technician (rbt) salary is $24.00 per hour, or $49,920 annually. Pay ranges from $20.00/hr (10th percentile) to $27.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 9,294 job postings, the highest paying states for Behavior Technician (rbt)s include Delaware, District Of Columbia, Washington. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 9,294 Behavior Technician (rbt) job postings across 88 states, from 1214 different healthcare employers.
Behavior Technician (rbt) pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Behavior Technician (rbt) pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2%.
Behavior Technician (rbt) pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.00 to $3.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Laurel offer $28.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $18.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Behavior Technician (rbt)s typically earn around $20.00 to $21.50 per hour ($41,600 to $44,720 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $24.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 9,294 active postings with listed compensation for Behavior Technician (rbt). We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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