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ABS Kids
Gastonia, North Carolina · Hybrid

BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$122k-$135k

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

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Job Description

  • Job Requirements
  • Discover Your WOW Moment as a BCBA with ABS Kids
  • Ready to make a big impact with the flexibility you’ve been looking for?

Join a company founded and led by BCBAs-where your voice matters, your expertise is respected, and your career can thrive.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

  • Competitive Compensation
  • $122,000 - $135,000 /year (First year compensation includes $110,000 salary plus guaranteed bonus)
  • Uncapped monthly bonus plan that allows for higher earning potential
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA
  • 401(k) with company match
  • CEU stipend + free in-house CEUs
  • Cellphone & laptop stipends
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 25 paid days off in Year 1 (30 in Year 2!)

Lifestyle Spending Account (Wellness Wallet)- earn points that convert up to $1,200/ year in bonus dollars. You can use the money for perks like a massage, Uber Eats order, gym membership and much more!

  • Flexibility That Works for You
  • Work from home 1 day per week if center-based
  • Four 10-hour day schedule option
  • Most of our BCBAs end their day between 5-5:30pm
  • 25 paid days off in year 1; 30 in year 2
  • Grow Your Career with Us
  • Transfer opportunities across 20+ new centers
  • Tailored growth paths - we help you pursue what matters most
  • Strong, local leadership (promoted from within!)
  • BCBA Leadership Retreats + everyday collaboration with peers
  • Support to supervise and mentor future BCBAs if that’s your jam
  • Supported to Do Your Best Work
  • Clinical and administrative support when you need it
  • Transparent communication and collaborative team culture
  • Your input helps shape our programs and practices
  • A workplace where BCBAs support other BCBAs
  • Make a Real Impact in a Real Community
  • Work with passionate, like-minded professionals
  • Participate in sensory-friendly community events, Special Olympics, local partnerships, and more
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization where WOW moments fuel everything we do
  • What You Bring to the Table
  • A passion to help children with autism and their families thrive
  • Dedication to delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services
  • Master’s degree and BCBA certification (or certification in progress-we welcome new grads!)
  • Integrity, creativity, and collaboration

Who We Are

It’s in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.

At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Ready to Experience Your WOW Moment?

Apply today - same-day interviews available!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, ethical ABA services to children with autism and their families. Collaborate with a team of professionals to shape programs and mentor future BCBAs.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree and BCBA certification or certification in progress. Candidates must demonstrate integrity, creativity, and a passion for helping children with autism thrive.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisClinical supervisionMentoringAutism spectrum disorder supportEthical practiceProgram development

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In North Carolina, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (143 salary observations; 673 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,732 salary observations; 6,489 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 42% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$122k–$135kApplied Behavior Analysis median $98k (middle half $93k–$102k)417 comparable listings, Nov 2026
North Carolina vs national$100k median in North Carolina$93k nationally (+8%)143 state / 1,732 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in North Carolina188 active2,564 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 62% remote · 42% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 58% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment197 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,259 in the last 30 days585 the 30 days before (+115%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Remote
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Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA
401(k) with company match
CEU stipend
Free in-house CEUs
Cellphone stipend