Autism Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Autism Technician make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Autism Technician in the United States is $70,561 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Autism Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,175
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,833 to $79,781
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,976
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Autism Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $79,781 $6,648 $1,534 $38
Average $70,561 $5,880 $1,357 $34
25th Percentile $60,833 $5,069 $1,170 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Autism Technician Salaries

An Autism Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Autism Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Autism Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,318
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,236
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,578
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,047
  • Expert (over 8 years): $140,720
Levels Salary
Intake Co... Level Autism Technician$63,318
Autism Te... Level Autism Technician$71,236
Behaviora... Level Autism Technician$91,578
Behaviora... Level Autism Technician$106,047
Behaviora... Level Autism Technician$140,720
$63,318 0 yr
$71,236 < 2 yrs
$91,578 2-4 yrs
$106,047 5-8 yrs
$140,720 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Autism Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $88,998
  • San Francisco: $88,024
  • Oakland: $86,169

What Skills Can Increase an Autism Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 18.99% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 2.57% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 18.99%
Programming 2.57%
Pediatric 1.89%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Autism Technician's salary.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Analysis and Assessment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Integrity
$73,383
4%
Analysis and Assessment
$73,383
4%
Listening
$73,383
4%
Decision Making
$72,678
3%
Initiative
$72,678
3%
Teamwork
$72,678
3%
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Autism Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Autism Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Autism Technician

Salaries for an Autism Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,494 in 2023 to around $70,251 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Autism Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Autism Technician Over Time

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2023
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$71,475
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2024 $71,475
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