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Merakey
Fort Worth, Texas

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security,

and work-life balance, including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

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Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.

Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

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Key Responsibilities

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will provide developmental and behavioral health support to individuals and families. They are responsible for implementing effective treatment plans and ensuring high-quality care in accordance with organizational standards.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must hold a valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. A commitment to a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and a dedication to providing inclusive, high-quality care is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisDevelopmental servicesCase managementClinical supportTreatment planningData collectionBehavior interventionPatient care

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Texas, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (185 salary observations; 585 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,950 salary observations; 5,432 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, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedApplied Behavior Analysis median $96k (middle half $96k–$99k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$93k median in Texas$92k nationally (+1%)185 state / 1,950 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Texas263 active2,638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 28 employers
8
<$100k
7
$100k-110k
9
$110k-120k
10
$120k-130k
2
$135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
83%
Sign-on bonus
81%
Relocation assistance
47%
Loan repayment
36%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) #ESC6488Contract

· South Holland, Illinois

$55-$65/hr
#2

BCBA - Contractor Board Certified Behavior AnalystContract

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care · Anaheim, California

$60-$65/hr
#3

BCBA Clinical Director

#4

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

$93k-$127k
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,621 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Merakey

Non-profit Organizations
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)
DailyPay
On the Goga well-being platform
Access Care.com for backup childcare
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.