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Compare behavior analyst (bcba) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$115,399
across 44 states
Avg. Time to License
6.3 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$275
across 42 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $134,370#8 | 6.3 yr#1 | $175#13 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | — | 6.3 yr#1 | $725#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $128,040#14 | 6.3 yr#1 | $500#40 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $118,600#27 | 6.3 yr#1 | $200#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $147,650#1 | 6.3 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $118,640#26 | 6.3 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $132,040#10 | 6.3 yr#1 | $350#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | — | 6.3 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $117,960#28 | 6.3 yr#1 | $400#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $123,610#22 | 6.3 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $113,730#29 | 6.3 yr#1 | $200#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 6.3 yr#1 | $400#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $122,720#24 | 6.3 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $81,270#39 | 6.3 yr#1 | $400#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $123,880#20 | 6.3 yr#1 | $75#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $123,740#21 | 6.3 yr#1 | $120#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $133,540#9 | 6.3 yr#1 | $70#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $124,550#19 | 6.3 yr#1 | $400#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $113,620#31 | 6.3 yr#1 | $400#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $63,490#43 | 6.3 yr#1 | $300#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $123,490#23 | 6.3 yr#1 | $400#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $128,180#13 | 6.3 yr#1 | $253#21 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $78,670#40 | 6.3 yr#1 | $452.4#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $110,190#34 | 6.3 yr#1 | $250#19 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $111,430#32 | 6.3 yr#1 | $285#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $127,230#15 | 6.3 yr#1 | $150#10 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | — | 6.3 yr#1 | $480#39 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $137,990#4 | 6.3 yr#1 | $150#10 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $144,390#3 | 6.3 yr#1 | $375#31 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $75,990#42 | 6.3 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $124,800#18 | 6.3 yr#1 | $320#28 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | — | 6.3 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $113,730#29 | 6.3 yr#1 | $300#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $137,130#5 | 6.3 yr#1 | $264#22 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | — | 6.3 yr#1 | $550#41 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $131,310#11 | 6.3 yr#1 | $125#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $147,010#2 | 6.3 yr#1 | $100#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $82,960#37 | 6.3 yr#1 | $325#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $126,460#16 | 6.3 yr#1 | $145#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $111,310#33 | 6.3 yr#1 | $200#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $135,950#6 | 6.3 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $128,560#12 | 6.3 yr#1 | $200#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $135,570#7 | 6.3 yr#1 | $200#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $81,830#38 | 6.3 yr#1 | $165#12 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $90,270#36 | 6.3 yr#1 | $120#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $76,490#41 | 6.3 yr#1 | $275#23 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $125,630#17 | 6.3 yr#1 | $130#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $120,080#25 | 6.3 yr#1 | $250#19 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $41,900#44 | 6.3 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $107,540#35 | 6.3 yr#1 | $59#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 6.3 yr#1 | $300#25 | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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