BCBAs in Pennsylvania earn $61,973/yr. RBTs earn $36,241/yr ($17.42/hr). Here's the local picture.
$61,973/yr · Below national averageUpdated April 2026Moderate — Philadelphia metro is pricier, Pittsburgh is very affordable, and rural PA has some of the lowest costs in the Northeast
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania is $61,973 per year, below the national median. Philadelphia-area BCBAs typically earn more than those in Pittsburgh or rural PA, reflecting cost-of-living differences.
RBTs in Pennsylvania earn an average of $36,241 per year, or approximately $17.42 per hour. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are the state's primary ABA job markets.
Pennsylvania has high demand for BCBAs. The state's large population, strong IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services) program, and well-developed Medicaid ABA coverage drive one of the most active job markets on the East Coast.
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