Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba in the United States is $71,558 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,488
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,721 to $80,943
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,765
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75th Percentile $80,943 $6,745 $1,557 $39
Average $71,558 $5,963 $1,376 $34
25th Percentile $61,721 $5,143 $1,187 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba Salaries

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba'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 Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba'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): $64,202
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,241
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,862
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,524
  • Expert (over 8 years): $142,671
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Intake Co... Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba$64,202
Board Cer... Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba$72,241
Behaviora... Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba$92,862
Behaviora... Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba$107,524
Behaviora... Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba$142,671
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$72,241 < 2 yrs
$92,862 2-4 yrs
$107,524 5-8 yrs
$142,671 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcbas

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: $90,256
  • San Francisco: $89,369
  • Oakland: $87,387

What Skills Can Increase a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba'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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Analysis 18.99%
Programming 2.57%
Pediatric 1.89%
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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 Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba'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
 $74,421
4%
Analysis and Assessment
 $74,421
4%
Listening
 $74,421
4%
Decision Making
 $73,705
3%
Initiative
 $73,705
3%
Teamwork
 $73,705
3%
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba'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.

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75th Percentile $80,943 $6,745 $1,557 $39
Average $71,558 $5,963 $1,376 $34
25th Percentile $61,721 $5,143 $1,187 $30

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Salary Trends for Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba

Salaries for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,515 in 2023 to around $71,240 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Board Certified Behavior Analyst Bcba salary trends, .

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