How much does a Child Life Specialist make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Child Life Specialist is $70,233 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $66,608 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,625 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $54K-$92K/yr?
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What is the total pay trajectory for Mental Health Counselor?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselor | $59,356 /yr |
| Senior Mental Health Counselor | $65,699 /yr |
| Mental Health Counselor IV | $65,004 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Child Life Specialist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Child Life Specialist in United States. Employers include Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Cook Children's Health Care System.
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For Child Life Specialist in United States
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What is the total pay trajectory for Mental Health Counselor?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselor | $59,356 /yr |
| Senior Mental Health Counselor | $65,699 /yr |
| Mental Health Counselor IV | $65,004 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Child Life Specialist at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Child Life Specialist in United States
The top paying industry for a Child Life Specialist in United States is Healthcare with a median total pay of $63,149.
Healthcare
Top paying companies in Healthcare for Child Life Specialist are Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Cook Children's Health Care System.
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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
Child Life Specialist pay FAQ
The average salary for a Child Life Specialist is $70,233 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 298 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Child Life Specialist employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Child Life Specialist in United States is $91,660 per year.
The lowest salary for a Child Life Specialist in United States is $53,959 per year.
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