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Child Development Specialist Salary (November 2022) - Zippia

Updated August 22, 2022

$46,186yearly

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$22.20 hourly

Entry level Salary

$31,000

yearly

$31,000

10 %

$46,186

Median

$66,000

90 %

How much does a Child Development Specialist make?

Child development specialists make $46,186 per year on average, or $22.2 per hour, in the United States. Child development specialists on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $31,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $66,000.

Location impacts how much a child development specialist can expect to make. Child development specialists make the most in New Jersey, Washington, Connecticut, Illinois, and New York.

Highest Paying State

New Jersey

Highest Paying City

Manalapan, NJ

Highest Paying Company

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

What Am I Worth?

Highest Paying State

New Jersey

Highest Paying City

Manalapan, NJ

Highest Paying Company

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

What Am I Worth?

Highest Paying States For Child Development Specialists

The darker areas on the map show where child development specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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Child Development Specialist average salary by State

Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Count
1	Nebraska	$49,834	$23.96	491
2	Kansas	$50,501	$24.28	537
3	Minnesota	$48,761	$23. 44	1,356
4	Montana	$46,978	$22.59	298
5	Washington	$58,563	$28.16	579
6	Michigan	$48,802	$23.46	1,332
7	New Jersey	$67,939	$32.66	583
8	Connecticut	$57,014	$27.41	247
9	District of Columbia	$57,611	$27.70	176
10	Pennsylvania	$45,345	$21.80	2,114
11	Alaska	$47,850	$23.00	213
12	Illinois	$55,176	$26.53	833
13	New York	$51,843	$24.92	1,223
14	Rhode Island	$47,602	$22.89	95
15	New Mexico	$43,732	$21.02	405
16	Delaware	$48,099	$23. 12	114
17	South Dakota	$42,583	$20.47	209
18	Kentucky	$43,559	$20.94	534
19	Massachusetts	$48,674	$23.40	900
20	Mississippi	$44,111	$21.21	283
21	Maryland	$49,762	$23.92	543
22	Missouri	$44,119	$21.21	915
23	North Carolina	$44,168	$21.23	830
24	Oklahoma	$43,151	$20.75	497
25	Arizona	$42,627	$20.49	1,206
26	Virginia	$48,013	$23.08	730
27	New Hampshire	$45,956	$22.09	119
28	Iowa	$42,048	$20.22	587
29	Ohio	$41,908	$20. 15	1,513
30	Colorado	$46,316	$22.27	439
31	Tennessee	$41,150	$19.78	878
32	Louisiana	$42,389	$20.38	434
33	California	$47,625	$22.90	2,041
34	Hawaii	$39,340	$18.91	194
35	North Dakota	$39,614	$19.05	200
36	Oregon	$43,447	$20.89	352
37	Texas	$39,541	$19.01	3,886
38	Wyoming	$42,703	$20.53	38
39	Wisconsin	$39,200	$18.85	950
40	Georgia	$39,648	$19.06	1,779
41	Maine	$41,938	$20.16	93
42	Indiana	$39,492	$18. 99	968
43	Nevada	$38,149	$18.34	377
44	Alabama	$39,446	$18.96	613
45	Florida	$35,521	$17.08	2,854
46	Utah	$40,061	$19.26	237
47	Arkansas	$30,651	$14.74	490
48	Idaho	$36,672	$17.63	172
49	South Carolina	$34,647	$16.66	570
50	West Virginia	$30,153	$14.50	228
51	Vermont	$36,276	$17.44	69

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Highest Paying Cities For Child Development Specialists

Rank	City	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
1	Manalapan, NJ	$68,292	$32.83
2	Fairfield, CT	$58,012	$27.89
3	Washington, DC	$57,646	$27.71
4	Chicago, IL	$55,360	$26.62
5	New York, NY	$52,277	$25.13
6	Campbell, CA	$50,861	$24.45
7	Randolph, MA	$48,973	$23.54
8	Dover, DE	$48,081	$23.12
9	Philadelphia, PA	$45,855	$22.05
10	Saint Louis, MO	$44,257	$21.28
11	Yukon, OK	$43,231	$20.78
12	Austin, TX	$39,748	$19.11
13	Indianapolis, IN	$39,365	$18.93
14	Charleston, SC	$34,434	$16. 55

Child Development Specialist Salary Details

What is a Child Development Specialist's Salary?

Average Salary By Related Titles

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
Trainer	$47,574	$3,964	$22.87	40,650
Training Coordinator	$46,698	$3,891	$22. 45	54,796
Facilitator	$44,851	$3,738	$21.56	30,474
Training Supervisor	$38,093	$3,174	$18.31	45,171
Child Care Worker	$31,284	$2,607	$15.04	136,963
Child Care Counselor	$36,843	$3,070	$17.71	100,538

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What State Pays Child Development Specialists The Most?

New Jersey pays Child Development Specialists the most in the United States, with an average salary of $67,939 per year, or $32.66 per hour.

How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As A Child Development Specialist?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a Child Development Specialist if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $58,563 per year.

What Type Of Child Development Specialist Gets Paid The Most?

Senior Technician Specialist gets paid the most. Senior Technician Specialist made a median salary of $96,650. The best-paid 10 percent make $116,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $80,000.

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Child Development Career Salary | Work

By Chron Contributor Updated July 17, 2020

An early childhood development salary can range from an average of $19,000 to $65,000. Educational requirements vary; a high school diploma is sufficient for some positions, while others require post-secondary certification, an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree or a master's. An early childhood education salary with master's is often higher than an early childhood education salary with bachelor's degree but factors such as employer and geographic location also affect wages.

Teacher Salaries

Salaries in teaching depend on the level taught, the teacher's degree, years of experience and location. Generally, teachers of younger children have salaries somewhat lower than teachers of older children. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which tracks wages and makes projections for nearly all civilian occupations, found that kindergarten and elementary school teachers earned a median salary of $59,420 per year in 2019. Median salary means that half in the profession earned more, while half earned less.

Median 2019 salaries for middle school teachers was $59,660, according to the BLS. For high school teachers, the BLS reported that the median salary in 2019 was $61,660. According to Business Insider, teachers earn the highest average salaries in New York State and the lowest in Mississippi. Visit the Business Insider website to see where your state ranks.

School Guidance Counselor Salaries

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that school and career counselors earned a median annual salary of $57,040 in 2019. A master's degree in school counseling or educational psychology is typically required for these positions.

As is true for teachers, school guidance counselors in New York State earn the most, according to the employment website ZipRecruiter, averaging $65,677 a year. Salaries are lowest in North Carolina, where school guidance counselors earn an average of $48,168 a year.

Preschool and Childcare Worker Salaries

Salaries of preschool teachers vary depending on the definition of preschool. Preschools can be held in churches, community centers and private or public schools. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, preschool workers with an associate's degree earned a median salary of $30,520 in 2019.

Childcare workers can find employment without education beyond the high school diploma, but salaries reflect this. According to the BLS, childcare workers earned a median annual salary of $24,230 per year. It's not unusual for workers to be paid an early childhood education salary per hour. The median wage for hourly workers in 2019 was $11.65.

Nanny

Nannies are childcare workers who typically work in the home of their employer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not distinguish between nannies and childcare workers for purposes of data collection.

The employment website PayScale lists the average hourly pay for nannies as $15.04, with a range typically between $10.15 and $20.39 an hour. Salaries range from $19,000 to $53,000 per year, according to the website, with an average of $33,172. Live-in nannies often earn more than nannies who come to the home, but, as with any job, pay depends on a number of factors, including individual employer and geographic location.

Social Worker

The median 2019 salary for social workers was $50,470, according the the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Some social workers are employed directly by public and private schools. Others are employed by federal, state or local government agencies. Still others are engaged in clinical practice as individuals or part of a group practice.

All states require clinical social workers to be licensed. The prerequisite for licensure is a master's degree in social work and at least two years of supervised clinical practice. Licensure is awarded by exam and is renewable through a state licensing board. Each state sets its own requirements.

Development of a child from 1 year and 9 months to 2 years of age: what a child should be able to do

For a child from 1 year and 9 months to 2 years: what he should be able to do

• A 2-year-old child can already jump, run, walk up stairs, sit on a chair independently, and arrange objects.
• At this age, fine motor skills are already quite well developed, the baby can string beads on a string, draw points, lines and specific shapes.
• All toys for a two-year-old child can have buttons and keys - the baby will easily press them, examine, study.

What else should a child from 1 year and 9 months be able to do?

Baby can drink and eat on his own with a spoon or fork. He may also undress or wash his hands.

The development of a child in the second year of life also includes the acquisition of certain imitative skills. At this age, your child will certainly be able to hug and pet a crying doll, treating her in the same way as adults with their children.

This is the time when the child begins to speak better and better. The two-year development of speech is systematic, he learns new words and tries to put them into short sentences.

The child is already beginning to realize that he is a separate person - this is manifested in the fact that he can notice and show himself in the mirror, recognize in a photo or video.

A two-year-old child is mobile, which means that his parents must be very careful and take care of his safety.

Child skills from 1 year and 9 months to 2 years:

• Runs, jumps, climbs stairs with little help, sits down and gets up from a chair.
• Can arrange objects in a row, move toys, arrange them.
• Draws scribbles or imitates drawing.
• Drinks from a cup, holds a spoon, uses a fork.
• Understands and follows complex commands such as "go to the kitchen and get your own cup."
• Knows the names of most objects that surround him.
• Uses dozens of words, combines them into short, simple sentences.
• Knows and uses some social actions, such as shaking hands.
• Mimics simple actions seen before.

An important developmental skill is "boasting" or attracting attention, a child can make a lot of effort to make adults look only at him.

The baby can also express his desire using simplified words, facial expressions and gestures. Some sources say that children around the age of 2 can use up to 200-500 words.

At this time, sensory-motor intelligence develops - the child learns the world with the help of feelings and movements.

Child height from 1 year and 9 months to 2 years - norms for boys and girls

The height of the child during this period, according to WHO:

• Girls: 83.8 to 87.0 cm.
• Boys: 85.0 to 88.1 cm.

Child weight from 1 year and 9 months to 2 years - norms for boys and girls

• Girls: 10.5 to 12.2 kg.
• Boys: 11.3 to 13.0 kg.

At this time, further intensive psychomotor development of the baby takes place, although the physical development is no longer as dynamic as in the first year. A slowdown in weight gain is observed with continued rapid growth, the proportions of the body change - the figure of the child is losing weight.

Mental development of a child from 1 year and 9 months to 2 years

The child observes the environment and what he sees begins to express in his play or daily activities. The baby may try to help his mother with cleaning, for example, taking things out of the washing machine and imitating everyday chores - dusting, using a vacuum cleaner, using a mobile phone, etc.

The mental development of a child from 1 year and 9 months to 2 years is a period of isolation of his own boundaries and attempts at self-determination. A baby can want and not want at the same time, be very affectionate, and in a minute become moody and cry.

While playing on the playground, parallel play is still taking place - the child watches other children, but does not play with them. Sometimes conflict situations may arise - the baby may push another child or refuse to share toys.

The mental development of a child under 2 years old can be expressed in the appearance of embarrassment of some situations that previously caused him indifference. Many children at this age develop fears - fear of the dark or animals.

The baby slowly realizes his individuality, he feels the need for intimacy and at the same time independence. A lot of sensations create tension that the child cannot control, hence his extreme reactions - anger, crying, moodiness, a sharp change in mood.

A two-year-old child reacts very emotionally to everything, but he cannot control his emotions. He expresses dissatisfaction and lack of patience with the help of screaming, crying, throwing toys, he can pinch or bite his mother.

At this time, self-esteem (self-organization) develops. The child is happy to emphasize that "this is mine." He fiercely defends his toys from his peers, wants to have dinner using only his set of dishes, falls asleep with his favorite soft toy.

Child care from 1 year and 9 months to 2 years

A growing baby is increasingly emphasizing his isolation, individuality, striving for independence. Parents often hear in communication with the child: “I myself”, “I can”, “no, I don’t want to”. It is important not to interrupt this development process with such remarks: “I (an adult) will do it better, faster, more accurately”, “you are too small”, “children cannot do this”. Let your child do household chores, just watch and help him.

Most 2 year olds are starting to potty train, but some still prefer a diaper, which is quite normal.

A two-year-old at home is a marathon of obstacles for parents. The baby is difficult to care for, but do not interfere with him to freely explore the world around him.

The activity and dynamism of the child testify to his correct development. All manifestations of apathy, excessive calmness, lethargy, lack of interest, or the constant repetition of the same actions (for example, constantly playing with the same toy) can be an alarm signal, and then it is worth talking to the pediatrician to dispel any doubts.

Advice for parents on caring for a two-year-old baby

• Patience first. Nervous reactions won't help at all.
• Remember that you are adults and do not react like children in a sandbox. Just because a child says “no” every time doesn’t mean they are intentionally pissing or teasing you. He's just trying to find his place in the world.
• Sometimes you shouldn't insist on some simple things, like putting slippers on at home or wearing socks. Let your child make their own decisions.
• Do not punish. To convince a stubborn and angry toddler of your point of view, introduce fun elements into everyday life. If your child doesn't want to sit in a chair for dinner, offer him another seat. Remember the most important rule - do not argue with a restless two-year-old kid, such disputes do not work. However, this does not mean that you should give the child complete freedom of action. The rules and foundations of coexistence must be clearly defined, explained and strictly observed by all those around the child. It's called consistency!

For a 2-year-old child, all kinds of activities are an important element of development - from simple manipulations to complex cartographic and even first creative activities. From now on, fun is an illustration of how children perceive the surrounding reality. Watching a child play gives information about what interests him, what he notices, what things are important to him. Therefore, to develop together with the child and to be a companion, a friend in his development, to be a parent is a process of continuous self-learning in the context of the development of the baby. Development is your common adventure, so have fun together, draw, read books.

Development of a child at 6 (sixth) months of life: what a child should be able to do

The first weaning is another important event at six months. The baby first tries something other than milk or an adapted formula.

What a baby should be able to do at 6 months

At this age, the infant's visual system is actively developing, he focuses his eyes on the toy for a long time, and can follow its movement. Actively studies objects around him, shifts toys, looks at them, listens to the sound.

A baby at 6 months holds objects well in his hand, while he can roll over on his side, on his stomach with them. The child uses all of his "sense organs" to explore the world around him. Always surround him with lots of interesting things to touch, put in his mouth and play with.

What a baby can do at 6 months:

• Baby rolls over from back to stomach and back without assistance. The muscular system is strengthened, the baby is becoming more mobile. Strong muscles in the neck, arms and back allow for effortless turning.
• The hypertonicity in the legs and arms completely disappears, the ability to control one's limbs appears.
• Many babies begin to sit up on their own during this period, or at least try to do so.
• If the child is held under the arms, he confidently pushes off with his legs from a hard surface.
• Eye-hand coordination is so developed that the child consciously and purposefully reaches for objects with both hands, can pass them from hand to hand.
• The sucking reflex practically disappears and the baby can be fed with a spoon.
• The sixth month is characterized by a growth spurt, the child begins to show more emotions. First of all, it is joy and anger, which can be expressed through gestures, facial expressions or various sounds
• A six-month-old child can play with one toy for a long time and not be distracted for 15-20 minutes. Therefore, it is recommended to actively develop fine motor skills with the help of developing rings and pyramids.

At the age of six months, the process of teething begins, swelling of the gums and increased salivation can be observed. It is important to visit a pediatric dentist to determine the condition of the frenulum and jaw structure.

At 6 months, night sleep lengthens, the child can continuously sleep for 6-7 hours. The amount of daytime sleep decreases - 2-3 times for 30-40 minutes.

Baby skills at 6 months

So, the baby has reached the age of six months, as he looks: lying on his stomach, leans on the pelvis and arms, while his palms are fully open, he knows how to lift his chest from the surface well, and can bend a little in the back.

At 6 months, the child's skills develop, the following changes are observed:

• The kid is active, independent, becomes extremely inquisitive. There are skills of finding the object that he is told about, he will easily point to his favorite toy.
• The cognitive function of the brain continues to develop: at 6 months, the baby begins to understand the relationship of cause and effect (if you push the toy, it will fall).
• The baby can play enthusiastically for some time without requiring attention from the mother.
• He can crawl like a plastuna, although he sways from side to side.
• Can drink from a mug by itself if held.
• At this age, as a rule, the first tooth appears - usually in the lower jaw.

Child's height at 6 months

The height of a child at 6 months according to the average data of pediatricians:

• The lower limit of normal in boys ranges from 63. 3 cm to 63.5 cm, the upper limit is from 69.8 cm to 71.9 cm
• Girls can be 61.2 cm to 63.5 cm tall at the bottom and 68.0 cm to 70.3 cm at the top

Height of a six-month-old baby according to WHO:

• The lower limit for boys ranges from 63.2 cm to 65.5 cm, the upper limit from 71.7 cm to 71.9 cm
• Girls can be between 61.4 cm and 69.9 cm

How much should a baby weigh at 6 months

According to the statistics of domestic pediatrics, the weight of a child at 6 months should approach the following standards:

• Boys: 6.5 kg to 9.1 kg
• Girls: 6.2 kg to 8.4 kg

The World Health Organization suggests the following standards:

• Boys: 7.1 kg to 8.9 kg
• Girls: 6.5 kg to 8.3 kg

Mental development of a child at 6 months

At six months, parents notice a change in the psycho-emotional background of the child. If earlier crying was the main tool of communication, now it is mainly negative emotions expressed in this way - pain or discomfort. The "vocabulary" of the baby is increasing, in his arsenal there are already about 40 sounds.

The mental development of a child of six months of life is progressing, now a completely conscious conversation takes place between an adult and a baby. He can show or find the subject in question.

The kid recognizes the voices of his parents at a distance, reacts with a joyful squeal or peculiar exclamations, showing the need for attention. At the age of six months, children show tenderness to their parents as much as possible, tend to snuggle and hug.

There is an awareness of causal relationships. The baby begins to understand that the mother will come to the cry, and if a bottle or plate appears in the field of view, it is lunch time.

The child has an innate instinct for self-preservation, but due to the lack of proper experience, it is not well developed. And given the fact that the baby’s mobility is increasing, you should carefully monitor his movements and secure the space around the child as much as possible so that he has more opportunities to explore the “world”.

[1] The first weaning is an important event

At six months, they begin to introduce complementary foods, which allows you to diversify the diet of the child. You should start with soft foods, choosing vegetable purees or cereals, maintaining interest in new foods, and also giving a little taste of what mom or dad eats. Learn more about first feeding.

Six-month-olds develop an understanding of "object permanence": they will look for an object that has been dropped or that has disappeared from view.

At 6 months, the child's coordination improves, movements become purposeful. Now the state of the baby is easy to determine by his emotions, he openly expresses joy and discontent. At this stage of development, the child checks what materials the toys are made of and what sounds they make. He feels them, shakes them, and even tastes them.

Child care at 6 months

For the most part, parents already know how to care for an infant. The rules of care remain unchanged - daily washing, timely change of diapers, full bathing twice a week.

Since the child is intensively learning to crawl, it is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the house and the baby's hands. At six months, the process of eruption of the first teeth begins, a decrease in local immunity of the oral cavity is possible. Parents should make sure that all toys that the child puts in their mouths are as clean as possible. Such precautions will help to avoid the development of infectious processes.

The sixth month is great for weaning from the pacifier and bottle, the baby should be given to drink from a cup or spoon as often as possible. If the baby stubbornly refuses to give up the pacifier, pediatricians recommend replacing it with a special orthodontic nipple.

An important step in the care is daily massage and gymnastics, swimming in a special pool. Gymnastic exercises are aimed at stabilizing the child in space.

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