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Seattle Children's
Seattle, Washington

Research Behavior Analyst II – Licensed

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$150k

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Job Description

The Psychophysiology and Behavioral Systems Lab (PBS) directed by Dr. Sara Jane Webb is seeking a licensed Behavior Analyst II to support behavioral assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) across the lab's research portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in behavior management strategies for children with NDDs, including experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based interventions.

This role will assist in developing and implementing protocols to maximize the quality of data acquisition in participants, working closely with the research team, families, and clinical staff to ensure safe, effective, and participant-centered study visits for the ARIA Impact Study

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in social sciences, social work, psychology, counseling, special education, behavior analysis or other related social/behavior science field. Minimum 3-years experience working as a BCBA developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive assessment and treatment for neurodiverse individuals.

Required Credentials

Washington State License as a Behavior Analyst (LBA) in good standing. Certification by a National Credentialing Board for Behavior Analysts (e. g., BACB).

Preferred

Bilingual skills. Experience working with caregivers and families. Experience working with neurodiverse individuals. Experience working with diverse populations. Experience navigating multiple hospital systems. Experience working in a pediatric research setting.

Compensation Range

$100,110.00 - $150,166.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website seattlechildrens.org.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves supporting behavioral assessment and management for children with neurodevelopmental disorders within a research lab setting. The analyst will develop and implement protocols to ensure high-quality data acquisition and safe, participant-centered study visits.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant social science field and possess a Washington State License as a Behavior Analyst (LBA). A minimum of 3 years of experience as a BCBA working with neurodiverse individuals is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical researchCaregiver supportProtocol implementationBCBA certification

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Washington, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (17 salary observations; 48 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,650 salary observations; 5,557 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 43 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 44% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$150kApplied Behavior Analysis median $105k (middle half $93k–$147k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Washington vs national$114k median in Washington$92k nationally (+23%)17 state / 1,650 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Washington22 active2,475 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 44% no call · 63% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,208 in the last 30 days605 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 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.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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9
<$110k
8
$110k-120k
9
$120k-130k
2
$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 17 employers
CME allowance
89%
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
82%
Loan repayment
46%
Relocation assistance
46%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,394 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Seattle Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
403(b) retirement plan
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 8.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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