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ABA therapy jobs in Tucson, Arizona

ABA therapy jobs in Tucson, Arizona include 11 current openings. Compare the role and advertised pay, then apply on the original employer site.

What’s hiring here

11 current openings from 3 employers. Counts reflect the listings below.

BCBA
3
RBT
5
Behavior technician
3
With advertised pay
2

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Working in ABA therapy in Tucson

Tucson combines a local wage floor with University of Arizona ABA coursework and an upcoming early-childhood service site. These facts can help compare an offer, a study plan, and the client setting you want to work in.

11 current listings are shown for Tucson, Arizona. Roles include RBT (5), BCBA (3), Behavior technician (3). Employers with openings include Centria Autism (9), BehaviorCare Therapy (1), The Treetop ABA Therapy (1).

Work arrangements listed: On site (2), Remote (2). Arrangement not specified for 7 listings. Employment types listed: Internship (2), Part time (2), Full time (1). Employment type not specified for 6 listings.

Tucson’s local wage floor and coverage

The City of Tucson lists a minimum wage of $15.45 per hour for 2026. Its Act covers full-time, part-time, and temporary employees who perform at least five hours of work per pay cycle within city limits, with exclusions including federal, state, and tribal employers. This is the local legal floor, not an RBT or BCBA salary estimate.

The rate adjusts annually using the Consumer Price Index, so check the City table for the year worked. Tucson’s scheduling-pay rule also matters for ABA sessions: employers averaging at least 26 workers during the last quarter of the previous year must pay at least three hours at minimum wage if a shift scheduled for three or more hours is canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, subject to the Act’s conditions. The City’s Labor Standards Unit handles complaints.

Sources: City of Tucson, Business Services Department: Tucson Minimum Wage Act

University of Arizona online ABA master’s option

The University of Arizona’s Tucson-based Behavior Analysis program describes a fully online special-education MA in Applied Behavior Analysis totaling 36 units. Its description identifies seven courses (21 units) as BACB-verified coursework. Confirm current exam eligibility before enrolling; the degree does not itself grant a BCBA or Arizona LBA credential.

SARRC says it is accepting interest for a Tucson Community School campus planned to open in February 2027. The organization describes its other Community School locations as blended preschool classrooms for children ages 15 months to 5, with ABA-based programming for children with autism. This is a prospective Tucson setting rather than a current job announcement; contact the provider for campus timing and any hiring plans.

Sources: University of Arizona, Behavior Analysis Program: Master’s Degree in Special Education — Applied Behavior Analysis · Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center: SARRC’s Community School

Local sources checked October 3, 2026. Listing counts and advertised pay update with current openings.

Advertised pay in current listings

There isn’t enough employer-disclosed base-pay data here for a reliable role-specific comparison. Review pay stated in each current listing; the ABA salary guide explains how to compare pay units, schedules, and offers.

Statewide BCBA hiring context

BACB’s 2026 report, using Lightcast data, counted 2,841 online job postings requiring or preferring BCBA or BCBA-D certification across Arizona in 2025, compared with 3,025 in 2024. These are historical statewide postings, with duplicates removed—not current vacancies in Tucson, RBT openings, or salary estimates.

Source: BACB: US Employment Demand for Behavior Analysts, 2010–2025.

Credentials and job preparation

Check each employer's credential requirements and the state rules that apply to the role. Our BCBA certification guide explains the qualification pathway. The RBT training and certification guide covers technician preparation.

Use the ABA job offer checklist to compare supervision, paid hours, cancellations, and benefits.

Questions about working in Tucson

What kinds of roles are hiring in Tucson?

Current listings include RBT (5), BCBA (3), Behavior technician (3). Counts reflect the active listings shown above.

Which employers have openings in Tucson?

Employers represented include Centria Autism (9), BehaviorCare Therapy (1), The Treetop ABA Therapy (1). Open a listing to confirm the employer’s current details.

Can I compare pay for these jobs?

There isn’t enough employer-disclosed base-pay data here for a reliable role-specific comparison. Check pay details in each listing and use the ABA salary guide to compare pay units and schedules.

Are any jobs labeled remote or hybrid?

2 listings are labeled remote. No current listings are labeled hybrid. Work arrangement is not specified for 7 listings. Confirm the arrangement with the employer.

How often are these job listings updated?

Employer feeds are checked weekly, and listings can change between refreshes. Confirm that an opening is still active with the employer before applying.

What is Tucson’s minimum wage for 2026?

The City lists $15.45 per hour for 2026. Check the current City table for the rate that applies on the work date; this is a legal minimum, not an ABA salary estimate.

Sources: City of Tucson, Business Services Department: Tucson Minimum Wage Act

Does the University of Arizona MA automatically qualify me for BCBA certification or Arizona licensure?

No. The department page describes its coursework as preparation for the BCBA exam, but you must meet the current BACB eligibility rules. Arizona also has separate LBA licensure requirements for independent practice. Check both requirements before choosing a program or role.

Sources: University of Arizona, Behavior Analysis Program: Master’s Degree in Special Education — Applied Behavior Analysis · Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners: Behavior Analyst Applications