BCBA and RBT salary data, compensation ranges, top-paying employers, and pay trends for ABA therapy positions in California.
Based on 24,034 active job listings in CA.View all states
Last updated: May 15, 2026
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Bars show the 25th to 75th percentile salary range. Hover for full details including min, median, and max.
| State | BCBA Median ▼ | RBT Median | Jobs w/ Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $72,800 | $70,720 | 9,433 |
| # | Company | Job Listings | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,558 | 10.6% | |
| 2 | 1,051 | 4.4% | |
| 3 | 556 | 2.3% | |
| 4 | 465 | 1.9% | |
| 5 | Therapymatch Inc. (DBA Headway) | 404 | 1.7% |
| 6 | 383 | 1.6% | |
| 7 | 341 | 1.4% | |
| 8 | Intercare Therapy | 315 | 1.3% |
| 9 | 309 | 1.3% | |
| 10 | 280 | 1.2% | |
| 11 | 253 | 1.1% | |
| 12 | 223 | 0.9% | |
| 13 | Spectrum Center Schools and Programs | 213 | 0.9% |
| 14 | 209 | 0.9% | |
| 15 | 205 | 0.9% | |
| 16 | 198 | 0.8% | |
| 17 | 197 | 0.8% | |
| 18 | 155 | 0.6% | |
| 19 | 150 | 0.6% | |
| 20 | Vetted Health | 149 | 0.6% |
| 21 | 145 | 0.6% | |
| 22 | Alora Behavioral Health | 141 | 0.6% |
| 23 | Behavior Frontiers | 141 | 0.6% |
| 24 | 360 Behavioral Health | 139 | 0.6% |
| 25 | 138 | 0.6% | |
| 26 | Easterseals Southern California | 131 | 0.5% |
| 27 | 131 | 0.5% | |
| 28 | ATX Learning | 120 | 0.5% |
| 29 | Amergis | 119 | 0.5% |
| 30 | 118 | 0.5% |
| Role | Jobs w/ Salary | Median | Average | 25th %ile | 75th %ile | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Therapist | 1,006 | $50,825 | $55,599 | $46,696 | $59,280 | $32,500 | $166,400 |
| Other | 600 | $114,026 | $125,796 | $79,485 | $145,600 | $24,601 | $354,000 |
| BCBA | 350 | $90,000 | $93,194 | $84,000 | $97,500 | $30,000 | $320,000 |
| RBT | 285 | $50,960 | $56,796 | $46,800 | $60,000 | $31,200 | $135,200 |
| ABA Admin | 140 | $60,320 | $62,376 | $50,960 | $70,000 | $35,360 | $112,500 |
| BCaBA | 101 | $91,250 | $95,471 | $85,000 | $100,000 | $47,840 | $166,400 |
| Clinical Director | 95 | $60,320 | $65,566 | $59,280 | $70,360 | $40,560 | $114,400 |
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