Pays $50-$75/hr — Behavior Analyst market median is ~$67k (20 jobs)
Mid-Tier Supervisor - BCBA Candidate/BCBA
About the Role
BCBA role in Santa Ana, CA. Salary $104,000-$156,000. Flexible schedule, home office stipend, signing bonus.
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Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $50 - $75/hour.
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Home office stipend
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
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Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee individualized ABA treatment plans while conducting functional behavior assessments and ongoing evaluations. Provide mentorship to clinical staff and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary professionals to ensure effective care.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field and current BCBA certification or active student analyst status. Candidates must have experience providing ABA services and conducting clinical assessments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (448 salary observations; 480 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (2,374 salary observations; 3,157 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 6% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Behavior Analyst roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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