What are the main factors that influence a Child Development Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Child Development Associate's salary?

A Child Development Associate's salary grows with experience: a Child Development Associate (0-0 years)earns $44,000, a Child Caregiver I (0-1 years)earns $33,639, a Child Caregiver II (1-3 years)earns $37,937,

What are the highest paying states for a Child Development Associate?

Child Development Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Child Development Associate roles are District of Columbia $47,656, California $47,476, Massachusetts $46,843. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Child Development Associate roles make?

Salaries for Child Development Associate level roles vary by specialization: Child Development Director: $108,791; Child Care Center Director: $79,912; Assistant Child Development Specialist: $56,654; Child Life Activities Specialist: $55,500; Child Life Program Specialist: $55,480.

Child Development Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Child Development Associate make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Child Development Associate in Delaware is $43,688 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Child Development Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,621
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,037 to $47,317
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,891

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Child Development Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,317	$3,943	$910	$23
Average	$43,688	$3,641	$840	$21
25th Percentile	$38,037	$3,170	$731	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Child Development Associate Salaries

A Child Development Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Child Development Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Child Development Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,656.
California: $47,476.
Massachusetts: $46,843.

District of Columbia $47,656 California $47,476 Massachusetts $46,843 Washington $46,671 New Jersey $46,654 Alaska $46,593 Connecticut $45,999 New York $45,758

Hawaii $44,988 Rhode Island $44,626 Maryland $44,381 Minnesota $44,045 Colorado $43,916 Illinois $43,873 Oregon $43,709 Delaware $43,589

New Hampshire $43,513 Virginia $43,344 Pennsylvania $42,849 Nevada $42,599 North Dakota $42,517 Michigan $42,388 Wisconsin $42,341 Vermont $42,246

Texas $41,983 Maine $41,966 Arizona $41,940 Ohio $41,910 Georgia $41,514 Indiana $41,316 Wyoming $41,278 Utah $41,217

Iowa $41,191 Kansas $40,985 Louisiana $40,925 North Carolina $40,903 Missouri $40,894 Florida $40,727 Montana $40,636 Nebraska $40,550

Kentucky $40,503 South Carolina $40,331 Tennessee $40,223 Idaho $40,180 New Mexico $39,866 Oklahoma $39,797 Alabama $39,543 South Dakota $39,117

Arkansas $38,884 West Virginia $38,760 Mississippi $38,385

Top Paying Cities for Child Development Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $45,113
Little Creek: $44,695
Magnolia: $44,880

Lincoln, DE $45,113 Little Creek, DE $44,695 Magnolia, DE $44,880 Milford, DE $45,113 Marydel, DE $44,527 Millsboro, DE $45,113 Millville, DE $45,414 Milton, DE $45,113

Nassau, DE $45,113 Ocean View, DE $45,414 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,414 Seaford, DE $44,639 Selbyville, DE $45,414 Smyrna, DE $44,476 Viola, DE $44,880 Woodside, DE $44,751

Bear, DE $44,148 Newark, DE $44,166 Claymont, DE $44,200 Delaware City, DE $44,166 Hockessin, DE $44,200 Kirkwood, DE $44,166 Middletown, DE $44,385 Montchanin, DE $44,200

New Castle, DE $44,200 Odessa, DE $44,445 Port Penn, DE $44,045 Rockland, DE $44,200 Saint Georges, DE $44,166 Townsend, DE $44,381 Winterthur, DE $44,200 Lewes, DE $45,113

Wilmington, DE $44,200 Dover, DE $44,674 Dover Afb, DE $44,777 Bethany Beach, DE $45,414 Bethel, DE $44,639 Bridgeville, DE $45,113 Camden Wyoming, DE $44,721 Cheswold, DE $44,570

Clayton, DE $44,458 Dagsboro, DE $45,414 Delmar, DE $44,639 Ellendale, DE $45,113 Felton, DE $45,113 Fenwick Island, DE $45,414 Frankford, DE $45,414 Frederica, DE $45,113

Georgetown, DE $45,113 Greenwood, DE $45,113 Harbeson, DE $45,113 Harrington, DE $45,113 Hartly, DE $44,437 Houston, DE $45,113 Kenton, DE $44,458 Laurel, DE $44,639

Yorklyn, DE $44,200

Child Development Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Child Development Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$38,037

Average $43,688/year

$47,317

$3,170

Average $3,641/month

$3,943

$731

Average $840/week

$910

$18

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,317	$3,943	$910	$23
Average	$43,688	$3,641	$840	$21
25th Percentile	$38,037	$3,170	$731	$18

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