Jobs and career pathways
BCBA Behavior Analyst jobs, salary benchmarks, and career pathways
BCBA is not tracked as a standalone occupation by BLS, so the row below uses the closest published category as a directional benchmark rather than an exact match.
Updated August 23, 2026
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Behavior analysis salary benchmark
BCBA is not tracked as a standalone occupation by BLS, so the row below uses the closest published category as a directional benchmark rather than an exact match.
| Role / benchmark | Pay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Psychologists (closest published category) | $94,310 median annual wage | 2024 figure; BLS does not publish a separate BCBA category, so treat this as directional BLS Psychologists |
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Official BCBA examination facts
| Fact | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Exam length | 4 hours, 185 multiple-choice questions | BCBA Handbook |
| Scored vs unscored | 175 scored questions and 10 unscored questions, not distinguishable during the exam | BCBA Handbook |
| Question format | Each question has 4 possible answers and only 1 correct answer | BCBA Handbook |
| Content outline | 104 tasks organized into 9 content areas | BCBA Handbook |
| How it is scored | All questions are equally weighted and your result is based on overall performance, not performance in each content area | BCBA Handbook |
| Certification application fee | $245 | BCBA Handbook |
| Examination appointment fee | $125, paid separately to Pearson VUE | BCBA Handbook |
| Examination retake application | $140, plus another $125 appointment fee | BCBA Handbook |
| Attempt limit | Up to 8 attempts, with at least 30 days between each appointment | BCBA Handbook |
| 2027 pathway deadline | Pathways 3 and 4 end January 1, 2027. Applicants using either route must apply and meet every current requirement before that date. | BACB 2027 transition guidance |
| BCBA-D | A designation for BCBAs with doctoral training in behavior analysis. It is not a separate certification and grants no privileges beyond BCBA certification | BCBA Handbook |
Fetched job listings
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6 listings captured
The Muse
Licensed Insurance Sales Representative (Remote / Home-Based)
Allstate
Flexible / Remote
The Muse
(USA) Tire and Battery Service Advisor
Walmart
Eau Claire, WI
The Muse
Café Associate
Walmart
Clive, IA
The Muse
Maintenance Custodian Associate
Walmart
Ellicott City, MD
The Muse
Retail Customer Service Associate
Walmart
El Paso, TX
The Muse
PRODUCE/CLERK
Kroger
Bowling Green, OH
Official resources
The authoritative source for exam format, fees, retake rules, and eligibility. Read it before paying anything.
Entry point for eligibility pathways and application procedures.
BACB’s transition document explains the January 1, 2027 deadline and states what candidates using Pathway 3 or 4 must do before it.
External resources and benchmarks
Closest published wage category for behavior-analytic practice.
Questions people ask before choosing this path
Is BCBA-D a higher certification than BCBA?
No. BACB is explicit that BCBA-D is a designation for BCBAs with doctoral training, not a separate certification, and that it does not grant privileges beyond BCBA certification.
How long is the BCBA exam?
Four hours. That allocation includes reviewing the terms and conditions and the exam navigation tutorial, so the full four hours is not available for questions alone.