Behavior Analyst | $70,907 - $86,861 / Year
Listed compensation
$71k-$87k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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The Behavior Analyst (BCBA) oversees and implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for individuals with disabilities, primarily autism. This position performs assessments, creates treatment plans for therapy and follows through on treatment plan implementation. The Behavior Analyst is also responsible for overseeing ABA therapy provided by team members. Ensures services provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards.
Qualifications for This Role Include
- Must have current certification as a BCBA with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Must have state license and maintain current licensure.
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavior Analyst oversees and implements Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for individuals with disabilities, primarily autism. They are responsible for performing assessments, creating treatment plans, and supervising team members providing therapy.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and maintain a valid state license. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 24% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Columbia
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $290k≈ 4.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,444/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.4
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Columbia, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.