ABA Therapist Demographics & Statistics

The latest research on behavior analysts shows demographics on the number of BCBAs there are, the average salary, age, gender, race, and more. According to the BACB, as of January 3, 2022, the numbers of individuals holding BACB certification are as follows:

Key Behavior Analyst Demographics

1. There are 59,976 board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) in the U.S.
2. Most behavior analysts are women (71.1%, while 28.9% are men.
3. The average employed behavior analyst is 38 years old.
4. The most common ethnicity of behavior analysts is White (64.5%), then Hispanic or Latino (14.6%), then Black or African American (13.1%) and lastly Asian (4.0%).
5. In 2021, female behavior analysts earned 99% of what male BCBAs earned.
6. BCBAs are 51% more likely to work at private companies compared to education companies.
7. Most ABA therapists are located in New York, NY and Indianapolis, IN.
8. ABA therapists are most in-demand in New York, NY.
9. ABA therapists are predicted to experience more than a 20% job growth rate by 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
10. In 1987, a study conducted found that 90% of autistic patients had behavioral improvements after ABA.
11. There was a 1,942% increase in demand for BCBAs between 2010 and 2018.
12. There was a 1,098% increase in demand for BCaBAs between 2010 and 2018.
13. BCBAs earn almost $98,000 per year, on average, with top earners earning over $110,000 per year.
14. The average annual salary for ABA therapists is $36,263.

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BCBA Statistics By Gender

71.1% of behavior analysts are women and 28.9% of behavior analysts are men.

BCBA Statistics By Race

Most behavior analysts are White. That race makes up 64.5% of all behavior analysts.

Average Age Of An ABA Therapist

The average employed behavior analyst is 38 years old.

Types Of Companies Behavior Analysts Work In

Most behavior analysts (BCBAs) prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Top Industries Hiring Behavior Analysts

The most common industries that employ BCBAs the most are health care, professional, and non profits.

Behavior Analyst Education Levels

The most common degree for behavior analysts is a bachelor's degree, with 54% of behavior analysts earning that degree.

FAQs

How Many Behavior Analyst Are There In The U.S.A?

There are 59,976 board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) in the U.S.

What Percentage Of Behavior Analysts Are Black?

13.1% of behavior analysts are Black or African American.

How Old Is The Average Behavior Analyst?

The average Behavior Analyst age is 39 years old.