BCBA
Listed compensation
$85k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- BCBA
- Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
- Department: BCBA/BCaBA
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: San Antonio- Shavano Park Center
- Reporting To: Carie Compton
- Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 / year
Description
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Location: San Antonio, TX - Shavano Park Center
4350 Lockhill Selma Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78249
Why Join Apara?
At Apara, your expertise is valued and your career growth is supported. We’re a mission-driven team making a real impact in the lives of children and families—while also helping you thrive.
- What You’ll Do
- Conduct assessments & create individualized treatment plans
- Provide caregiver training & family support
- Supervise and mentor RBTs/BTs
- Analyze behavioral data to guide interventions
- Collaborate with a supportive clinical team
What You Bring
- Active BCBA certification & state licensure
- Master’s in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary + 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Up to 4 weeks PTO + 9 paid holidays
- $1,500 annual CEU allowance + CR Institute access
- Weekly 1:1 coaching with Clinic Director
- Low caseloads for better work-life balance
- Relocation assistance available
- No non-compete agreements
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apara Autism Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct behavioral assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, while providing caregiver training and family support. Supervise and mentor RBTs and BTs, analyze behavioral data to guide interventions, and collaborate with the clinical team.
Requirements
Requires active BCBA certification and state licensure, along with a master’s degree in ABA, psychology, education, or a related field. Candidates should also have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA at Apara Autism Centers a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,674 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Texas, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (177 salary observations; 570 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,832 salary observations; 5,024 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, 80% are remote, 24% have no call, 74% 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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$93k-$127kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,674 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
Living in San Antonio
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $226k≈ 2.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,386/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.7
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.