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ABA therapy jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina

ABA therapy jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina include 21 current openings. Compare the role and advertised pay, then apply on the original employer site.

What’s hiring here

21 current openings from 9 employers. Counts reflect the listings below.

BCBA
12
RBT
6
Behavior technician
3
With advertised pay
7

Current openings

21 roles

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  3. Behavior Technician

    Centria Autism

    Behavior technician
    • Location: Charlotte, NC
    Pay not listed
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  10. Senior BCBA

    Opal Autism Centers

    BCBA
    • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
    • Employment type: Full-time
    Base Salary: $90,000–$102,000 per year
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  11. BCBA
    • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
    • Employment type: Full-time
    Base Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per year
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  18. BCBA Hybrid

    Above and Beyond Therapy

    BCBA
    • Location: Charlotte, NC
    • Work arrangement: Hybrid
    • Employment type: Full-time
    Pay not listed
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Local job guide · NC

Working in ABA therapy in Charlotte

Charlotte has a locally based ABA graduate pathway and a range of school, clinic, home and community settings for behavior-analytic work. Training, supervised experience, national certification and state licensure are separate steps.

21 current listings are shown for Charlotte, North Carolina. Roles include BCBA (12), RBT (6), Behavior technician (3). Employers with openings include Centria Autism (6), Opal Autism Centers (4), The Treetop ABA Therapy (3).

Work arrangements listed: On site (6), Hybrid (3). Arrangement not specified for 12 listings. Employment types listed: Full time (13), Internship (2), Other (1). Employment type not specified for 5 listings.

ABA coursework based in Charlotte

UNC Charlotte offers a 33-credit M.Ed. in Special Education and Child Development with an ABA concentration. The university says courses are fully online and meet BCBA Pathway 2 coursework requirements; supervised field experience is separate from the degree. Its program connects ABA practice with disability support in schools, clinics, homes and communities.

For people who already hold a master’s degree, UNC Charlotte also lists an online post-master’s ABA certificate, with verified coursework intended for BCBA exam eligibility. Check the program and BACB requirements before enrolling because coursework alone does not complete the supervised-experience or certification steps.

Sources: UNC Charlotte: Special Education and Child Development: Applied Behavior Analysis, M.Ed. · UNC Charlotte: Applied Behavior Analysis, Post-Master’s Certificate

North Carolina credential steps

North Carolina’s § 90-737 requires analyst-license applicants to be at least 18, have passed the BCBA examination, and hold active BCBA status, alongside the Board’s other qualifications. Certification and the state license are separate. Section 90-745 exempts technicians delivering assigned services under an authorized licensed professional; technicians do not design assessment or intervention plans. BACB RBT standards also require close ongoing supervision, including at least 5% of service hours each calendar month.

For a quick local commute estimate, CATS lists an adult local bus or rail ride at $2.20; eligible riders with a qualifying ADA-disabled transit ID or Medicare card have a listed $1.10 fare.

Sources: North Carolina Office of the Governor: North Carolina Behavior Analyst Licensure Board · North Carolina General Assembly: North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 90, Article 43 · Behavior Analyst Certification Board: Registered Behavior Technician Handbook · Charlotte Area Transit System, City of Charlotte: Fares & Passes

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 6,874 online job postings requiring or preferring BCBA or BCBA-D certification across North Carolina in 2025, compared with 4,228 in 2024. These are historical statewide postings, with duplicates removed—not current vacancies in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte

What kinds of roles are hiring in Charlotte?

Current listings include BCBA (12), RBT (6), Behavior technician (3). Counts reflect the active listings shown above.

Which employers have openings in Charlotte?

Employers represented include Centria Autism (6), Opal Autism Centers (4), The Treetop ABA Therapy (3), Above and Beyond Therapy (2), Mosaic Pediatric Therapy (2), Apex 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?

No current listings are labeled remote. 3 listings are labeled hybrid. Work arrangement is not specified for 12 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.

Can I study ABA at UNC Charlotte while working?

The university describes its 33-credit M.Ed. ABA concentration as fully online, with many courses taught synchronously. The coursework addresses the academic pathway; supervised field experience is separate, so plan for both requirements.

Sources: UNC Charlotte: Special Education and Child Development: Applied Behavior Analysis, M.Ed.

Does the UNC Charlotte coursework by itself make me a BCBA?

No. The university notes that candidates need a qualifying master’s degree, required coursework and supervised field experience before they can qualify for the BCBA exam. Certification and North Carolina licensure are separate steps.

Sources: UNC Charlotte: Special Education and Child Development: Applied Behavior Analysis, M.Ed. · UNC Charlotte: Applied Behavior Analysis, Post-Master’s Certificate · North Carolina Office of the Governor: North Carolina Behavior Analyst Licensure Board

Can an RBT practice without ongoing supervision?

No. BACB rules require close ongoing supervision and at least 5% supervision of behavior-analytic service hours each calendar month.

Sources: Behavior Analyst Certification Board: Registered Behavior Technician Handbook