The median Registered Behavior Technician salary is $23.50 per hour, or $48,880 per year, based on 7,180 job postings across 98 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$23.50
Median hourly
$48,880
Annual salary
$20-$28
Pay range
98
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Registered Behavior Technician earns $23.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $21.50 and $25.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +2.2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Baltimore, MARYLAND is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Nashville, TN 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
+2.2%
Current median: $23.50/hr
Prior period: $23.00/hr
Job openings
+108.9%
3,278 recent postings
Previous period: 1,569 postings
Daily pay signal
$23.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Registered Behavior Technician postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $23.50/hr, up from $23.00/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
$19.50
$40,560/yr
Median
$23.50
$48,880/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 | $23.50/hr | 3,150 |
Mar 2026 | $23.00/hr | 1,697 |
Feb 2026 | $23.00/hr | 365 |
Jan 2026 | $24.00/hr | 426 |
Dec 2025 | $24.00/hr | 1,157 |
Nov 2025 | $24.50/hr | 385 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
25 postings · 11 companies
$19.00
$18-$20
Estimated from national data
~$26.25
—
79 postings · 25 companies
$24.50
$24-$26
9 postings · 4 companies
$20.50
$18-$21
192 postings · 64 companies
$24.50
$24-$26
120 postings · 37 companies
$25.00
$24-$27
23 postings · 13 companies
$25.00
$24-$27
20 postings · 6 companies
$22.50
$21-$24
Estimated from national data
~$26.45
—
241 postings · 111 companies
$24.00
$22-$26
451 postings · 67 companies
$27.00
$25-$28
34 postings · 8 companies
$27.50
$27-$30
Estimated from national data
~$23.25
—
165 postings · 43 companies
$23.00
$22-$23
93 postings · 19 companies
$23.00
$22-$24
27 postings · 6 companies
$22.50
$22-$23
86 postings · 10 companies
$20.50
$21-$21
22 postings · 7 companies
$22.00
$21-$23
10 postings · 5 companies
$17.75
$17-$18
Estimated from national data
~$26.28
—
220 postings · 53 companies
$28.50
$25-$29
119 postings · 24 companies
$26.50
$24-$27
38 postings · 20 companies
$20.00
$19-$21
49 postings · 5 companies
$25.00
$24-$25
5 postings · 5 companies
$20.00
$17-$22
67 postings · 19 companies
$24.50
$24-$26
Estimated from national data
~$20.77
—
46 postings · 10 companies
$25.50
$24-$26
40 postings · 20 companies
$26.00
$24-$26
14 postings · 5 companies
$21.50
$22-$22
168 postings · 39 companies
$26.00
$25-$30
13 postings · 8 companies
$23.50
$23-$24
249 postings · 36 companies
$24.00
$22-$28
208 postings · 53 companies
$24.50
$23-$25
Estimated from national data
~$21.17
—
62 postings · 15 companies
$21.50
$20-$22
24 postings · 14 companies
$22.50
$22-$24
Estimated from national data
~$22.18
—
32 postings · 20 companies
$25.00
$22-$28
8 postings · 3 companies
$23.00
$23-$26
58 postings · 17 companies
$22.00
$20-$25
Estimated from national data
~$26.76
—
98 postings · 22 companies
$22.00
$21-$22
330 postings · 79 companies
$21.50
$20-$22
40 postings · 16 companies
$23.50
$21-$25
Estimated from national data
~$26.53
—
155 postings · 48 companies
$25.50
$23-$27
18 postings · 9 companies
$24.50
$22-$30
Estimated from national data
~$26.63
—
Estimated from national data
~$20.26
—
Estimated from national data
~$23.54
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Registered Behavior Technician salaries.
Baltimore
Maryland · 29 postings
$28.50/hr
Silver Spring
Maryland · 18 postings
$27.75/hr
Conyers
Georgia · 11 postings
$27.50/hr
Colorado Springs
Colorado · 11 postings
$27.50/hr
Gainesville
Georgia · 12 postings
$27.50/hr
Nashville
Tn · 24 postings
$19.00/hr
Hendersonville
Tn · 15 postings
$19.00/hr
Charlotte
Nc · 18 postings
$19.00/hr
Murfreesboro
Tn · 11 postings
$19.00/hr
Smyrna
Tn · 12 postings
$19.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Registered Behavior Technician positions.
San Francisco Unified School District
6 postings
$55.50/hr
Every Child Matters Aba
10 postings
$35.00/hr
Hand Over Hand
15 postings
$33.50/hr
Ocean Psychological Services
5 postings
$31.50/hr
Aba Shine
7 postings
$31.50/hr
Hope
28 postings
$17.00/hr
Blossom Center For Children Llc
9 postings
$17.50/hr
Aba360
5 postings
$17.50/hr
Inner Circle Autism Network
8 postings
$17.75/hr
Success On The Spectrum
8 postings
$18.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Behavior Technician | 1,230 | $23.00/hr |
| Behavior Technician (bt) | 195 | $23.50/hr |
| Behavior Technician, Willing To Train | 82 | $23.00/hr |
| Behavior Technician - Afternoon Hours | 74 | $19.50/hr |
| Behavior Technician - Daytime Hours | 65 | $19.00/hr |
| Entry Level Behavior Technician | 58 | $21.50/hr |
| Behavior Technician - Midday Hours | 46 | $19.50/hr |
| Center-based Behavior Technician | 31 | $21.00/hr |
| Behavior Technician Childcare Experience Needed | 25 | $24.00/hr |
| Behavior Technician Bt Work With Kids | 25 | $18.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Registered Behavior Technician salaries.
FAQ
The median Registered Behavior Technician salary is $23.50 per hour, or $48,880 annually. Pay ranges from $19.50/hr (10th percentile) to $27.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 7,180 job postings, the highest paying states for Registered Behavior Technicians include Maryland, Hawaii, Georgia. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 7,180 Registered Behavior Technician job postings across 98 states, from 1261 different healthcare employers.
Registered Behavior Technician 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.
Registered Behavior Technician pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 2.2%.
Registered Behavior Technician pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.00 to $4.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Baltimore offer $28.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $19.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Registered Behavior Technicians typically earn around $19.50 to $21.50 per hour ($40,560 to $44,720 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $23.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 7,180 active postings with listed compensation for Registered Behavior Technician. 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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