Bcba Behavior Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Bcba Behavior Analyst make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bcba Behavior Analyst in the United States is $70,095 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Bcba Behavior Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,617
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,433 to $79,267
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,636
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Bcba Behavior Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $79,267 $6,606 $1,524 $38
Average $70,095 $5,841 $1,348 $34
25th Percentile $60,433 $5,036 $1,162 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Bcba Behavior Analyst Salaries

A Bcba Behavior Analyst'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 Bcba Behavior Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bcba Behavior Analyst'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): $62,925
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $70,766
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,996
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,402
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,892
Levels Salary
Intake Co... Level Bcba Behavior Analyst$62,925
Bcba Beha... Level Bcba Behavior Analyst$70,766
Behaviora... Level Bcba Behavior Analyst$90,996
Behaviora... Level Bcba Behavior Analyst$105,402
Behaviora... Level Bcba Behavior Analyst$139,892
$62,925 0 yr
$70,766 < 2 yrs
$90,996 2-4 yrs
$105,402 5-8 yrs
$139,892 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Bcba Behavior Analysts

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: $88,411
  • San Francisco: $87,443
  • Oakland: $85,600

What Skills Can Increase a Bcba Behavior Analyst'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 a Bcba Behavior Analyst'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
$72,899
4%
Analysis and Assessment
$72,899
4%
Listening
$72,899
4%
Decision Making
$72,198
3%
Initiative
$72,198
3%
Teamwork
$72,198
3%
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Bcba Behavior Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Bcba Behavior Analyst roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Bcba Behavior Analyst positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Bcba Behavior Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Bcba Behavior Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$84,114$40.020%

Bcba Behavior Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bcba Behavior Analyst'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Bcba Behavior Analyst

Salaries for a Bcba Behavior Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,019 in 2023 to around $69,791 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Bcba Behavior Analyst salary trends, .

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1. What industry pays the highest salary for Bcba Behavior Analyst?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Bcba Behavior Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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