What is the salary of a Child Development Specialist? In the United States, a Child Development Specialist earns an average salary of $63,831. The salary range for a Child Development Specialist is usually between $27,515 and $98,012 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $129,263. The highest Child Development Specialist salary in the United States was $147,489. The average hourly pay for a Child Development Specialist is $30.69.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Child Development Specialist salary are Nevada, with an average salary of $112,536, followed by California, with an average salary of $78,479, and Oregon, with an average salary of $79,745. Employers paying the highest salary for a Child Development Specialist job are Stanislaus County Office of Education (CA), West Valley Mission CCD (CA) and Sacramento City Unified (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Stanislaus County Office of Education, CA | $117,926 |
| West Valley Mission CCD, CA | $107,666 |
| Sacramento City Unified, CA | $90,064 |
| Hillsboro School District, OR | $82,186 |
| Modesto City Schools, CA | $79,404 |
| Intermountain Education Service District, OR | $78,826 |
| Pasadena City College, CA | $72,080 |
| Campbell Union, CA | $70,054 |
| South Orange Community College District, CA | $61,838 |
| Sacramento County, CA | $53,967 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Children's Librarian | $49,484 |
| Childrens Librarian | $50,724 |
| Child Care Assistant | $27,670 |
| Child Support Specialist | $71,221 |
| Child Care Specialist | $48,390 |
| Child Support Supervisor | $68,240 |
| Child Care Coordinator | $38,070 |
| Child Support Officer | $48,984 |
| Child Care Provider | $20,280 |
| Children's Assistant | $41,108 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Child Development Specialist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $78,479 | 109 |
| Iowa | $29,576 | 1 |
| Kansas | $799 | 2 |
| Louisiana | $31,429 | 12 |
| Maryland | $48,654 | 1 |
| Missouri | $42,751 | 2 |
| Nevada | $112,536 | 25 |
| Ohio | $50,827 | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $61,143 | 2 |
| Oregon | $79,745 | 13 |
| Rhode Island | $61,648 | 2 |
| Texas | $25,113 | 38 |
| Virginia | $58,011 | 1 |
