BCBA and RBT salary data, compensation ranges, top-paying employers, and pay trends for ABA therapy positions in California.
Based on 29,330 active job listings in CA.View all states
Last updated: July 21, 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 | $70,000 | $70,000 | 11,307 |
| # | Company | Job Listings | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,444 | 11.7% | |
| 2 | CEDARS-SINAI | 1,279 | 4.4% |
| 3 | 782 | 2.7% | |
| 4 | 637 | 2.2% | |
| 5 | Therapymatch Inc. (DBA Headway) | 404 | 1.4% |
| 6 | Headway | 383 | 1.3% |
| 7 | 369 | 1.3% | |
| 8 | 349 | 1.2% | |
| 9 | 345 | 1.2% | |
| 10 | Intercare Therapy | 344 | 1.2% |
| 11 | 316 | 1.1% | |
| 12 | 296 | 1.0% | |
| 13 | Autism Learning Partners | 283 | 1.0% |
| 14 | Spectrum Center Schools and Programs | 254 | 0.9% |
| 15 | 244 | 0.8% | |
| 16 | 200 | 0.7% | |
| 17 | 199 | 0.7% | |
| 18 | Maxion Research | 196 | 0.7% |
| 19 | 186 | 0.6% | |
| 20 | 182 | 0.6% | |
| 21 | 177 | 0.6% | |
| 22 | 175 | 0.6% | |
| 23 | Behavior Frontiers | 171 | 0.6% |
| 24 | 168 | 0.6% | |
| 25 | Accel Therapies | 164 | 0.6% |
| 26 | Alora Behavioral Health | 162 | 0.6% |
| 27 | 155 | 0.5% | |
| 28 | 155 | 0.5% | |
| 29 | Vetted Health | 149 | 0.5% |
| 30 | Amergis | 146 | 0.5% |
| Role | Jobs w/ Salary | Median | Average | 25th %ile | 75th %ile | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Therapist | 1,191 | $50,960 | $56,528 | $46,800 | $60,000 | $30,307 | $328,000 |
| BCBA | 557 | $90,750 | $93,603 | $84,500 | $97,500 | $30,000 | $320,000 |
| Other | 416 | $105,000 | $114,020 | $73,825 | $135,000 | $16,200 | $354,000 |
| RBT | 262 | $52,000 | $57,473 | $46,800 | $60,320 | $31,200 | $135,200 |
| ABA Admin | 140 | $60,320 | $62,376 | $50,960 | $70,000 | $35,360 | $112,500 |
| Clinical Director | 95 | $60,320 | $65,566 | $59,280 | $70,360 | $40,560 | $114,400 |
| BCaBA | 73 | $90,750 | $96,305 | $85,000 | $106,000 | $47,840 | $166,400 |
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