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Child life specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Child Life Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$25.74
Average $25.74
Low $14.38
High $46.06

The average salary for a child life specialist is $25.74 per hour in the United States. 774 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Child Life Specialist job openings in United States

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Child Life Specialist II - Anc...
CHRISTUS Health3.7out of 5 stars.
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Child Life Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Freelancing
 
$145,600per year
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Genie Healthcare
 
$141,440per year
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Medcadre Inc
 
$139,315per year
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Rock Medical Group
 
$137,540per year
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Prolink
 
$130,000per year
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Cambay Healthcare LLC
 
$126,967per year
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Highest paying cities for Child Life Specialists near United States

  1. Brooklyn, NY
    $58.86 per hour
  2. San Jose, CA
    $38.71 per hour
  3. Las Vegas, NV
    $34.31 per hour
  4. Boston, MA
    $29.57 per hour
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $27.53 per hour

Where can a Child Life Specialist earn more?

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