BCBA and RBT salary data, compensation ranges, top-paying employers, and pay trends for ABA therapy positions in California.
Based on 27,355 active job listings in CA.View all states
Last updated: June 17, 2026
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| State | BCBA Median ▼ | RBT Median | Jobs w/ Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $70,720 | $70,000 | 10,603 |
| # | Company | Job Listings | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,054 | 11.2% | |
| 2 | 1,258 | 4.6% | |
| 3 | 724 | 2.6% | |
| 4 | 588 | 2.1% | |
| 5 | Therapymatch Inc. (DBA Headway) | 404 | 1.5% |
| 6 | 383 | 1.4% | |
| 7 | 353 | 1.3% | |
| 8 | 348 | 1.3% | |
| 9 | Intercare Therapy | 338 | 1.2% |
| 10 | 329 | 1.2% | |
| 11 | 294 | 1.1% | |
| 12 | 265 | 1.0% | |
| 13 | 251 | 0.9% | |
| 14 | Spectrum Center Schools and Programs | 243 | 0.9% |
| 15 | 236 | 0.9% | |
| 16 | 199 | 0.7% | |
| 17 | 199 | 0.7% | |
| 18 | 195 | 0.7% | |
| 19 | 360 Behavioral Health | 176 | 0.6% |
| 20 | 169 | 0.6% | |
| 21 | 167 | 0.6% | |
| 22 | 165 | 0.6% | |
| 23 | Behavior Frontiers | 160 | 0.6% |
| 24 | Easterseals Southern California | 160 | 0.6% |
| 25 | Alora Behavioral Health | 155 | 0.6% |
| 26 | 155 | 0.6% | |
| 27 | Vetted Health | 149 | 0.5% |
| 28 | 141 | 0.5% | |
| 29 | 137 | 0.5% | |
| 30 | Amergis | 130 | 0.5% |
| Role | Jobs w/ Salary | Median | Average | 25th %ile | 75th %ile | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Therapist | 1,143 | $50,960 | $56,082 | $46,800 | $59,280 | $32,500 | $268,320 |
| BCBA | 540 | $90,000 | $93,507 | $84,500 | $97,500 | $30,000 | $320,000 |
| Other | 419 | $106,032 | $118,485 | $76,128 | $136,687 | $39,312 | $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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