Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Pay as listed: $77k-$87k · Randolph, Massachusetts · pays below the median of 65 Behavior Analyst listings (7th percentile).

Listed compensation

$77k-$87k

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Job Description

Behavior Analyst I (BCBA) – Randolph MA ABA Center

$5,000 SIGN-ON Bonus!

Full-Time | Randolph, MA

Join a team where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do! As a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at May Center for ABA Services and May Center for Early Intervention you’ll work alongside a dedicated team of BCBAs who provide mentorship, consultation, and ongoing professional growth.

Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), you’ll develop individualized treatment plans, conduct assessments, and train behavior technicians to support children ages 2-6 with developmental disabilities.

Why Join Us?

  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus to welcome you to the team
  • Manageable Caseload: Productivity expectations allow for meaningful, high-quality work.
  • Commitment to Research: Access to our own Institutional Review Board (IRB) to support research and publication.
  • Collaborative Team: Work alongside a large group of BCBAs for support, consultation and professional growth.

Exceptional Paid Time Off: Start with ample PTO days, 10 paid holidays, and a floating birthday holiday—because you deserve time to recharge!

Competitive Salary & Career Growth: Earn a competitive salary with in-house Continuing Education Units (CEUs), paid training, leadership development, and promotional pathways.

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Get medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

Financial Security: Take advantage of a 403B retirement plan with employer match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.

Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Assistance: Advance your education with up to full tuition coverage and support for student loan repayment.

Work-Life Balance & Support: Access confidential counseling, mental health resources, and financial planning assistance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Investing in Your Transition: Eligible candidates may receive relocation assistance to help you join our team and continue growing your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Compensation

We recognize and reward your expertise:

  • Without BCBA certification: $63,000 – $73,000 annually
  • With BCBA certification: $77,000 – $87,000 annually

Your Impact

  • Develop and oversee individualized behavior support plans tailored to each student's needs.
  • Supervise and train staff on implementing ABA strategies.
  • Analyze data to assess treatment effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with families and staff to reinforce progress across settings.
  • Ensure interventions align with ethical and clinical best practices.

What You Bring

  • Master’s degree in ABA, psychology, special education, or a related field.
  • BCBA certification or must be in the process of obtaining certification.
  • Strong skills in problem-solving, leadership, and clinical assessment.
  • Passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Make a positive impact – Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Develop and oversee individualized behavior support plans while supervising and training staff on ABA strategies. Analyze treatment data to ensure effectiveness and collaborate with families to reinforce progress.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in ABA, psychology, special education, or a related field. Candidates must hold or be in the process of obtaining BCBA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningStaff supervisionData analysisBehavior intervention

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (66 salary observations; 155 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,286 salary observations; 4,939 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, 82% are remote, 30% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 15 employers

13
<$100k
7
$100k-110k
16
$110k-120k
9
$120k-130k
1
$145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
93% this job
CME allowance
91% this job
Loan repayment
38% this job
Relocation assistance
24% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$105k–$145k
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$100k-$125k
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,550 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Randolph

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k≈ 7.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,614/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus
Ample PTO days
10 paid holidays
Floating birthday holiday
Medical, dental, vision coverage
403B retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability