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(BACB®) . All rights reserved.  \nSupporting the RBT Workforce: Insights from a BACB Exit Survey  \nPrevious research on turnover among behavior technicians has identified compensation, workload, and inadequate organizational support (e.g. , supervision, culture) as key drivers of attrition (e.g. , Gibson et al. , 2009; Gravina et al. , 2021; Kazemi et al. , 2015; Novack & Dixon, 2019) . These studies underscore that job satisfaction and retention in behavior-analytic service delivery are closely tied to workplace conditions, the quality of supervision, and dissatisfaction with pay and benefits. Building on existing literature, the BACB® sought to better understand why former Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®) left the profession and what factors might encourage them to return.  \nThe BACB distributed a survey in February and March 2025 to individuals whose RBT certification had expired in 2024 and who held no other BACB credentials. The survey was distributed to 30,018 RBTs across the United States. The individuals invited to participate represented all 50 states, with the highest proportions residing in California (15%), Texas (12%), and Florida (10%) . According to information in their BACB accounts, the majority identified as female (83%) and White (50%), with additional representation from those identifying as Hispanic/Latinx (20%), Black (16%), and Asian (6%) . Most respondents (54%) reported “practitioner” as their primary professional role. Nearly three-quarters (75%) indicated autism spectrum disorders as their primary area of professional emphasis, and most (75%) reported serving children between the ages of 3 and 12. On average, this group was approximately 30 years old, with most individuals falling within the late-twenties to early-thirties age range. There were 1,386 respondents, representing a 4. 6% response rate.  \nAcross four domains, the survey asked,“Which of the following reasons influenced your decision to stop working as an RBT? Select all that apply.”The following table summarizes the findings in each domain for options endorsed by at least 25% of respondents.  \nBACB Newsletter: December 2025 | 1  \n| Domain and Top-Endorsed Items | % of Respondents |\n| --- | --- |\n| Compensation and Workload |  |\n| Inadequate pay | 57% |\n| High work demands with clients | 38% |\n| Unpredictable pay | 34% |\n| Organizational Factors |  |\n| Concerning issues in the workplace | 42% |\n| Limited opportunities for professional growth | 41% |\n| Number of hours worked per week (too many or too few) | 41% |\n| Unpredictable s","cbCaiqARuKCn0Nib","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqARuKCn0Nib","pdf",856754,"English","# Supporting the RBT Workforce: Insights from a BACB Exit Survey\n## References\n# Are You Ready for Upcoming Requirements Changes?\n## 2026 RBT Changes\n## 2026 and 2027 BCBA & BCaBA Changes\n# BACB Resource Corner: RBT Supervision\n# Guidance for Complying with State and Provincial Licensure Laws\n## Considerations regarding supervision\n## The implications of practicing or supervising without a license\n## Certificants are responsible for their licensure applications\n## An Important Resource for Consumer Protection: The Falsified Credentials Web Page\n# Incorporating BACB Forms in Software Applications\n# New Article Alert\n# Certificant Data Update\n# Recent & Upcoming Changes to BACB Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What did the BACB exit survey examine and who was invited to participate?\",\"answer\":\"The survey investigated why former Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) left the profession and what might encourage them to return. 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