BCBAs in Arizona earn $66,275/yr. RBTs earn $35,949/yr ($17.28/hr). Here's the local picture.
$66,275/yr · Near national averageUpdated April 2026Moderate — Phoenix metro is growing rapidly, pushing costs up, while other areas remain affordable
Arizona has high demand for ABA professionals. Growing autism diagnosis rates, expanding insurance mandates, and population growth drive consistent hiring across the state.
The average BCBA salary in Arizona is $66,275 per year, near the national median of $68,000–$72,000. The rapidly growing Phoenix metro area tends to offer higher salaries than rural parts of the state.
RBTs in Arizona earn an average of $35,949 per year, or approximately $17.28 per hour. The Phoenix and Tucson metro areas offer the most RBT positions and competitive pay.
Arizona has high demand for BCBAs. Rapid population growth, particularly in the Phoenix metro, combined with strong autism insurance mandates, has driven significant expansion of ABA services across the state.
Higglo helps ABA practices attract top BCBAs and RBTs through marketing and growth strategy. Talk to our team about hiring in Arizona.
