The median Board Certified Behavioral Analyst salary is $72.50 per hour, or $150,800 per year, based on 1,223 job postings across 84 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$72.50
Median hourly
$150,800
Annual salary
$25-$98
Pay range
84
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Board Certified Behavioral Analyst earns $72.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $47.50 and $90.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +12.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Denver, COLORADO is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Denver, COLORADO sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+12.3%
Current median: $73.00/hr
Prior period: $65.00/hr
Job openings
+150.2%
708 recent postings
Previous period: 283 postings
Daily pay signal
$80.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Board Certified Behavioral Analyst postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $73.00/hr, up from $65.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$25.00
$52,000/yr
Median
$72.50
$150,800/yr
Top earners
$97.50
$202,800/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $74.00/hr | 690 |
Mar 2026 | $65.00/hr | 301 |
Feb 2026 | $62.50/hr | 65 |
Jan 2026 | $72.50/hr | 61 |
Dec 2025 | $87.50/hr | 82 |
Nov 2025 | $90.00/hr | 24 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$56.65
—
Estimated from national data
~$53.03
—
20 postings · 6 companies
$28.50
$29-$63
Estimated from national data
~$57.02
—
76 postings · 28 companies
$47.25
$33-$65
32 postings · 10 companies
$25.00
$25-$59
10 postings · 2 companies
$85.00
$71-$85
16 postings · 7 companies
$84.25
$80-$113
Estimated from national data
~$58.94
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35 postings · 24 companies
$59.00
$36-$67
17 postings · 15 companies
$82.50
$58-$90
32 postings · 2 companies
$84.80
$83-$88
Estimated from national data
~$53.15
—
10 postings · 7 companies
$53.75
$30-$55
6 postings · 4 companies
$47.25
$39-$81
Estimated from national data
~$54.70
—
5 postings · 3 companies
$60.00
$60-$78
Estimated from national data
~$57.32
—
5 postings · 1 companies
$17.50
$18-$18
Estimated from national data
~$60.71
—
44 postings · 19 companies
$90.00
$78-$96
29 postings · 19 companies
$65.00
$38-$75
18 postings · 7 companies
$62.50
$47-$63
6 postings · 5 companies
$49.25
$44-$58
Estimated from national data
~$55.53
—
10 postings · 6 companies
$58.25
$38-$77
Estimated from national data
~$66.90
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.93
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.31
—
Estimated from national data
~$66.23
—
99 postings · 34 companies
$87.50
$60-$95
Estimated from national data
~$56.77
—
40 postings · 21 companies
$87.50
$41-$95
23 postings · 10 companies
$80.00
$59-$84
Estimated from national data
~$54.53
—
7 postings · 5 companies
$33.00
$23-$56
6 postings · 3 companies
$26.50
$27-$27
Estimated from national data
~$60.43
—
28 postings · 10 companies
$67.50
$31-$113
Estimated from national data
~$50.06
—
8 postings · 4 companies
$58.00
$38-$66
Estimated from national data
~$50.91
—
5 postings · 4 companies
$72.50
$70-$78
24 postings · 16 companies
$33.25
$26-$59
8 postings · 5 companies
$28.00
$23-$78
Estimated from national data
~$63.73
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35 postings · 14 companies
$90.00
$78-$113
11 postings · 8 companies
$36.00
$33-$45
Estimated from national data
~$64.46
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Estimated from national data
~$60.33
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Estimated from national data
~$56.25
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Board Certified Behavioral Analyst salaries.
Denver
Colorado · 12 postings
$25.00/hr
Denver
Colorado · 12 postings
$25.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Board Certified Behavioral Analyst positions.
Able Minds Aba
44 postings
$112.50/hr
Children's Specialized Aba
9 postings
$110.00/hr
Excellent Home Care
5 postings
$107.50/hr
Flywheel Centers
7 postings
$102.50/hr
Apple Aba
12 postings
$100.00/hr
Brennan Behavior Group
5 postings
$17.50/hr
Helping Hands Family
15 postings
$22.00/hr
Prosper Aba
5 postings
$23.00/hr
Soar Autism Center
30 postings
$25.00/hr
Behavioral Innovations
9 postings
$26.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (bcba) | 99 | $95.00/hr |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst (bcba) | 76 | $80.00/hr |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst | 62 | $80.00/hr |
| Rbt Applied Behavior Analyst Therapist | 53 | $24.00/hr |
| Bcba | 50 | $80.00/hr |
| Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (bcaba) | 40 | $60.00/hr |
| Behavior Analyst In Training | 35 | $25.00/hr |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst - In-person Role | 30 | $92.50/hr |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst (bcba) – North Carolina | In-person Role | 26 | $65.00/hr |
| School Services - Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (bcba) | 25 | $84.65/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Board Certified Behavioral Analyst salaries.
FAQ
The median Board Certified Behavioral Analyst salary is $72.50 per hour, or $150,800 annually. Pay ranges from $25.00/hr (10th percentile) to $97.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,223 job postings, the highest paying states for Board Certified Behavioral Analysts include Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,223 Board Certified Behavioral Analyst job postings across 84 states, from 432 different healthcare employers.
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 12.3%.
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $17.50 to $25.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Denver offer $25.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $25.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Board Certified Behavioral Analysts typically earn around $25.00 to $47.50 per hour ($52,000 to $98,800 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $72.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,223 active postings with listed compensation for Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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