BCBAs in Georgia earn $53,007/yr. RBTs earn $34,718/yr ($16.69/hr). Here's the local picture.
$53,007/yr · Below national averageUpdated April 2026Low to moderate — Atlanta metro is pricier, but the rest of the state is very affordable
Georgia 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 Georgia is $53,007 per year, below the national median. The Atlanta metro area typically offers higher salaries, while rural Georgia tends to be at the lower end of the range.
RBTs in Georgia earn an average of $34,718 per year, or approximately $16.69 per hour. Metro Atlanta dominates the state's ABA job market with the most positions and highest pay.
Georgia has high demand for BCBAs. The large and growing Atlanta metro, combined with expanding insurance mandates and increasing autism diagnosis rates, drives strong demand across the state.
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