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 $45,257, a Child Caregiver I (0-1 years)earns $34,600, a Child Caregiver II (1-3 years)earns $39,021,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Child Development Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Child Development Associate in Rhode Island is $44,936 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,067
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,123 to $48,669
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,831

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Child Development Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,669	$4,056	$936	$23
Average	$44,936	$3,745	$864	$22
25th Percentile	$39,123	$3,260	$752	$19

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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:

Adamsville: $45,358
Albion: $44,605
Ashaway: $45,530

Adamsville, RI $45,358 Albion, RI $44,605 Ashaway, RI $45,530 Barrington, RI $44,605 Block Island, RI $45,293 Bradford, RI $45,500 Bristol, RI $44,562 Carolina, RI $45,130

Charlestown, RI $45,177 Chepachet, RI $44,519 Clayville, RI $44,562 Coventry, RI $44,519 West Greenwich, RI $44,488 East Greenwich, RI $44,549 Exeter, RI $45,500 Fiskeville, RI $44,605

Forestdale, RI $44,562 Foster, RI $44,488 Glendale, RI $44,488 Greene, RI $44,988 Greenville, RI $44,605 Harmony, RI $44,592 Harrisville, RI $44,519 Hope, RI $44,605

Hope Valley, RI $45,530 Hopkinton, RI $45,543 Jamestown, RI $45,087 Kenyon, RI $45,487 Little Compton, RI $45,341 Manville, RI $44,605 Mapleville, RI $44,488 Newport, RI $45,095

Middletown, RI $45,285 North Kingstown, RI $44,476 North Scituate, RI $44,592 Oakland, RI $44,532 Pascoag, RI $44,506 Pawtucket, RI $44,605 Central Falls, RI $44,605 Cumberland, RI $44,605

Lincoln, RI $44,605 Portsmouth, RI $44,915 Prudence Island, RI $44,519 Rockville, RI $45,543 Saunderstown, RI $45,113 Shannock, RI $45,474 Slatersville, RI $44,562 Slocum, RI $45,113

Tiverton, RI $45,371 Wakefield, RI $45,065 Kingston, RI $45,074 Narragansett, RI $45,082 Peace Dale, RI $45,065 Warren, RI $44,592 Warwick, RI $44,605 Westerly, RI $45,556

West Kingston, RI $45,100 West Warwick, RI $44,605 Wood River Junction, RI $45,500 Woonsocket, RI $44,562 North Smithfield, RI $44,592 Wyoming, RI $45,487 Providence, RI $44,605 Cranston, RI $44,605

North Providence, RI $44,605 East Providence, RI $44,605 Riverside, RI $44,605 Rumford, RI $44,605 Smithfield, RI $44,605 Johnston, RI $44,605

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

$39,123

Average $44,936/year

$48,669

$3,260

Average $3,745/month

$4,056

$752

Average $864/week

$936

$19

Average $22/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,669	$4,056	$936	$23
Average	$44,936	$3,745	$864	$22
25th Percentile	$39,123	$3,260	$752	$19

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