What are the main factors that influence a Child Life Program Director'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 Life Program Director's salary?

A Child Life Program Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $104,021 for beginners, reaching about $106,527 at mid-level, and approach $111,184 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Child Life Program Director?

Child Life Program Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Child Life Program Director roles are District of Columbia $118,311, California $117,862, Massachusetts $116,291. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Child Life Program Director roles make?

Salaries for Child Life Program Director level roles vary by specialization: Life Insurance Underwriting Director: $163,400; Life Underwriting Director: $163,385; Wellness Program Director: $137,190; Wellness and Work Life Director: $137,144; Director of Child Life Programs: $106,900.

Child Life Program Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Child Life Program Director make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Child Life Program Director in Rhode Island is $110,788 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Child Life Program Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,083
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,995 to $124,028
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,706

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Child Life Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,028	$10,336	$2,385	$60
Average	$110,788	$9,232	$2,131	$53
25th Percentile	$93,995	$7,833	$1,808	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Child Life Program Director Salaries

A Child Life Program Director'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 Experience Level Affects Child Life Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Child Life Program Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $104,021
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,274
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,527
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,781
Expert (over 8 years): $111,184

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Child Life Program Director	$104,021
Intermediate Level Child Life Program Director	$105,274
Senior Level Child Life Program Director	$106,527
Specialist Level Child Life Program Director	$107,781
Expert Level Child Life Program Director	$111,184

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How Do Child Life Program Director 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 Life Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,311.
California: $117,862.
Massachusetts: $116,291.

District of Columbia $118,311 California $117,862 Massachusetts $116,291 Washington $115,864 New Jersey $115,821 Alaska $115,672 Connecticut $114,197 New York $113,599

Hawaii $111,686 Rhode Island $110,788 Maryland $110,179 Minnesota $109,346 Colorado $109,025 Illinois $108,918 Oregon $108,512 Delaware $108,213

New Hampshire $108,025 Virginia $107,604 Pennsylvania $106,375 Nevada $105,755 North Dakota $105,552 Michigan $105,232 Wisconsin $105,114 Vermont $104,879

Texas $104,227 Maine $104,185 Arizona $104,120 Ohio $104,046 Georgia $103,063 Indiana $102,571 Wyoming $102,475 Utah $102,325

Iowa $102,261 Kansas $101,748 Louisiana $101,599 North Carolina $101,545 Missouri $101,524 Florida $101,107 Montana $100,883 Nebraska $100,669

Kentucky $100,551 South Carolina $100,124 Tennessee $99,857 Idaho $99,750 New Mexico $98,970 Oklahoma $98,799 Alabama $98,169 South Dakota $97,111

Arkansas $96,534 West Virginia $96,224 Mississippi $95,294

Top Paying Cities for Child Life Program Directors

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: $112,173
Albion: $111,225
Ashaway: $111,961

Adamsville, RI $112,173 Albion, RI $111,225 Ashaway, RI $111,961 Barrington, RI $110,933 Block Island, RI $111,550 Bradford, RI $111,893 Bristol, RI $111,360 Carolina, RI $111,708

Charlestown, RI $111,749 Chepachet, RI $111,527 Clayville, RI $111,216 Coventry, RI $111,221 West Greenwich, RI $111,528 East Greenwich, RI $111,146 Exeter, RI $111,497 Fiskeville, RI $110,930

Forestdale, RI $111,785 Foster, RI $111,468 Glendale, RI $111,794 Greene, RI $111,614 Greenville, RI $110,973 Harmony, RI $111,116 Harrisville, RI $111,746 Hope, RI $111,000

Hope Valley, RI $111,862 Hopkinton, RI $112,010 Jamestown, RI $111,636 Kenyon, RI $111,694 Little Compton, RI $112,156 Manville, RI $111,372 Mapleville, RI $111,548 Newport, RI $111,748

Middletown, RI $111,797 North Kingstown, RI $111,338 North Scituate, RI $111,117 Oakland, RI $111,669 Pascoag, RI $111,819 Pawtucket, RI $110,767 Central Falls, RI $110,816 Cumberland, RI $111,445

Lincoln, RI $110,927 Portsmouth, RI $111,736 Prudence Island, RI $111,506 Rockville, RI $111,993 Saunderstown, RI $111,568 Shannock, RI $111,701 Slatersville, RI $111,786 Slocum, RI $111,565

Tiverton, RI $112,076 Wakefield, RI $111,663 Kingston, RI $111,621 Narragansett, RI $111,694 Peace Dale, RI $111,650 Warren, RI $111,219 Warwick, RI $110,909 Westerly, RI $111,987

West Kingston, RI $111,656 West Warwick, RI $111,045 Wood River Junction, RI $111,815 Woonsocket, RI $111,792 North Smithfield, RI $111,537 Wyoming, RI $111,701 Providence, RI $110,735 Cranston, RI $110,750

North Providence, RI $110,763 East Providence, RI $110,742 Riverside, RI $110,778 Rumford, RI $110,762 Smithfield, RI $110,986 Johnston, RI $110,800

Child Life Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Child Life Program Director'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.

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$93,995

Average $110,788/year

$124,028

$7,833

Average $9,232/month

$10,336

$1,808

Average $2,131/week

$2,385

$45

Average $53/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,028	$10,336	$2,385	$60
Average	$110,788	$9,232	$2,131	$53
25th Percentile	$93,995	$7,833	$1,808	$45

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