BCBAs in Missouri earn $61,673/yr. RBTs earn $30,643/yr ($14.73/hr). Here's the local picture.
$61,673/yr · Below national averageUpdated April 2026Low — Kansas City and St. Louis are affordable major metros, and rural Missouri is very inexpensive
Missouri 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 Missouri is $61,673 per year, below the national median. Kansas City and St. Louis offer the highest salaries in the state, though both metros remain very affordable.
RBTs in Missouri earn an average of $30,643 per year, or approximately $14.73 per hour. The Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas account for the majority of RBT positions in the state.
Missouri has high demand for BCBAs. The state's two major metros (Kansas City and St. Louis) anchor a growing ABA market, and rural areas face significant provider shortages.
Higglo helps ABA practices attract top BCBAs and RBTs through marketing and growth strategy. Talk to our team about hiring in Missouri.
