Families in Austin typically see hourly rates of $110–$175/hr. Here's how that compares nationally, what insurance covers in Texas, and what to expect locally.
$110–$175/hr · Near national averageUpdated April 2026No annual cap
No age limit
Texas Medicaid covers ABA through STAR Health and STAR Kids programs for eligible children.
Austin's rapid growth has brought a surge of ABA providers to the area, keeping rates competitive despite rising cost of living. Texas's uncapped insurance mandate is highly favorable. BCBA shortages in Austin can lead to waitlists of 2–4 months at top clinics, particularly for center-based programs serving the Central Austin and Round Rock areas.
ABA therapy in Austin costs $110–$175 per hour, near the national average. For 20 hours per week, monthly costs run $8,800–$14,500 without insurance. Texas's uncapped insurance mandate means commercially insured families pay only their copay.
Yes, some popular clinics in Austin have waitlists of 2–4 months for new clients, particularly for center-based ABA in Central Austin and the northern suburbs. In-home ABA therapy often has faster availability. The area's rapid population growth has increased demand faster than provider supply in some submarkets.
Yes. Texas law requires fully-insured commercial plans to cover ABA with no annual dollar cap and no age limit. This mandate is among the strongest in the country and is a significant financial benefit for Austin families pursuing intensive therapy.
Austin rates ($110–$175/hr) are very similar to Houston ($105–$170/hr), with Austin running slightly higher due to its faster-rising cost of living. Both cities operate under the same Texas state insurance mandate with no annual cap.
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