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2026 NYC EI market rates

Per-session rates reported by therapists across all five boroughs. Updated quarterly.

SLP
$58 to $80
Per session. CF rates typically $48-58. Higher for 3+ years experience in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
OT
$55 to $75
Per session. Feeding specialists and sensory integration certified therapists often negotiate above range.
PT
$55 to $72
Per session. Demand highest in Bronx and Queens where PT availability is lower.
ABA / BCBA
$40 to $70/hr
Hourly. BCBA supervisors earn above range. RBT rates $25-35/hr.
Special Instructor
$35 to $52
Per session. Bilingual (Spanish) instructors often negotiate $5-8 above base rate.
Social Worker
$45 to $65
Per session. LMSW $45-55; LCSW $55-65. Bilingual premium applies.
Rate data is collected from therapist-reported figures and agency postings. Rates vary based on agency, experience, caseload size, borough, and negotiation. Use for planning purposes only.