How much does a Child Life Specialist make?
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$51,379
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Child Life Specialist is $51,379 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $48,328 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 $3,051 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.
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Related Job Titles
For Child Life Specialist
Some related job titles are Child Development Specialist Salaries with median pay of $41,328, Child Care Salaries with median pay of $35,602, Child Life Assistant Salaries with median pay of $40,173, Early Childhood Education Specialist Salaries with median pay of $44,617.
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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Boston Children's Hospital.
Top Paying Companies
For Child Life Specialist in United States
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$25
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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 $52,877.
Healthcare
Top paying companies in Healthcare for Child Life Specialist are Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Boston Children's Hospital.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Child Life Specialist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Child Life Specialist is $48,328 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Child Life Specialist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 260 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Child Life Specialist employees.
The highest salary for a Child Life Specialist in United States is $81,579 per year.
The lowest salary for a Child Life Specialist in United States is $28,630 per year.
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