Board Certified Behavior Analyst | BCBA
Listed compensation
$88k-$94k
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Job Description
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Elevate Your Career with Behavior Frontiers!
Salary Range: $88,000 - $94,000 per year + bonuses
Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) looking for a fulfilling career with a company that truly values your expertise? At Behavior Frontiers, we’ve been leaders in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for over 20 years, and we’re expanding our exceptional team of BCBAs. Join us and help provide life-changing services to children with autism!
Who We’re Looking For
- Certified BCBA with a master’s degree in ABA, psychology, education, behavior science, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of experience designing and implementing ABA programs for children with autism.
- Hands-on experience conducting VB-MAPP, Vineland, ABLLS, Brigance, and FBA assessments.
- Strong knowledge of DTT, NATS/NET, and verbal behavior (VB) methodologies.
- Join Our Team Today!
We are urgently hiring full-time BCBAs who are passionate about making a difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your career with Behavior Frontiers. Apply now!
We believe in investing in our BCBAs with competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and exceptional benefits, including:
- Unlimited PTO – Because work-life balance matters.
- Uncapped Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Maternity Leave - Up to 9 Weeks
- Competitive Bonus Structure: Up to $12,000 annual bonus, paid quarterly.
- $1,300 Annual Learning Stipend – Stay ahead in your field.
- Ongoing Education & Free CEUs – Monthly Clinical Summits with world-renowned speakers.
- Comprehensive Benefits from Day One – Medical, dental, vision, and more.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Start planning for your future.
- Company-Provided Tech & Mileage Reimbursement – Laptop, iPad, phone, and covered travel.
- Exclusive Travel Discounts – Hotels, flights, and more!
Join us at Behavior Frontiers and help us create a World Without Limits in autism care. We are urgently hiring. Apply now to be a part of our team!
Behavior Frontiers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of the applicable federal, state, and local laws
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for children with autism. Conduct various clinical assessments including VB-MAPP, Vineland, ABLLS, Brigance, and FBA.
Requirements
Must hold a master's degree in ABA, psychology, education, or a related field and be a certified BCBA. Requires at least one year of experience in designing and implementing ABA programs for children with autism.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (49 salary observations; 187 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,395 salary observations; 4,936 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 24% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Arlington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.00M≈ 11.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,702/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.9
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.