How Much Do ABA Therapists Make In North Carolina?

How Much Do ABA Therapists Make In North Carolina?

ABA therapists in North Carolina earn about three times more than the national average minimum wage.

In fact, the average salary for an ABA therapist in this state sits at around $22.17 per hour. The amount each individual ABA therapist in North Carolina makes, however, depends on a variety of factors.

For example, someone starting out as a new ABA therapist in this state typically earns a few dollars less than the statewide average salary. Reports show ABA therapists with a year or less of experience in this industry earn around $19.39 an hour.

However, as they gain experience in the industry, they typically earn more.

The same reports show the salary of ABA therapists with three to five years' worth of experience can earn as much as $27.34 an hour.

Even more, the salaries of ABA therapists in North Carolina may accompany a host of employer-subsidized benefits, such as:

• 401(k)s and 401(k) matching
• Life, health, dental, vision and disability insurance
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Continued education tuition reimbursement
• Paid training

The average salary can also depend on where ABA therapists work. Cities like Greensboro and Spruce Pine pay more, with salaries averaging $22.36 to $22.86 per hour, while cities like Asheville and Chapel Hill pay less, with salaries averaging from $20.73 to $21.70 per hour.

How Much Does a BCBA in North Carolina Make?

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or BCBA, in North Carolina can earn up to five times or more than national minimum wage. Salaries for BCBAs in this state are reported to average $76,826 a year. This salary breaks down to more than $40.00 per hour if the BCBA works a typical 40-hour work week.

However, the salary of a BCBA in North Carolina can also vary according to a number of factors, primarily work experience and location.

The lowest salaries for BCBAs in this state are reported to average around $63,064 while the highest salaries top out at around $93,636 a year.

Certain cities in North Carolina also pay BCBAs more per year than other locations in the state. For example, the typical BCBA salaries in Winston-Salem and Monroe average around $81,000 and $79,000, respectively.

In contrast, the average salaries for BCBAs in Greensboro and Cary sit at around $76,000 and $75,000. Still, around 35 percent of BCBAs surveyed in the state report being satisfied with how much they earn and how well their salaries cover the state's average cost of living.

How Much Does an RBT Make in North Carolina?

Registered Behavior Technicians, or RBTs, in North Carolina earn the average U.S. base salary for this position. The average earnings of an RBT in this state sits at around $19.85 an hour, which is about two and a half times the national minimum wage.

However, this national salary can depend on a few factors, such as in what city the RBT works and how much experience he or she has in the industry. Reports show RBTs with less than a year's worth of experience may earn as little as $15.21 an hour. In contrast, RBTs with more experience can earn as much as $24.92 an hour.

Many RBTs also get employer-subsidized benefits like 401(k) accounts, life and health insurance, dental and vision coverage and paid sick and vacation time. The cities where RBTs work in North Carolina can also influence their earnings.

The highest salaries for this position are found in Fayetteville and Raleigh, where RBTs earn on average $20.59 and $20.33 an hour, respectively. The lowest average salaries for RBTs are found in Jacksonville and Kernersville, which pay around $18.51 and $18.47 an hour.

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