What are the main factors that influence a Child Nutrition Assistant's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Child Nutrition Assistant?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Child Nutrition Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Child Nutrition Assistant's salary?

A Child Nutrition Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Child Nutrition Assistant (0-1 years)earns $34,471, a Diet Technician II (1-3 years)earns $38,503, a Dietitian Supervisor (3+ years)earns $58,477, a Dietitian Manager (3-5 years)earns $84,129, a Dietitian Director (5+ years)earns $102,904,

What are the highest paying states for a Child Nutrition Assistant?

Child Nutrition Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Child Nutrition Assistant roles are District of Columbia $37,229, California $37,088, Massachusetts $36,594. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Child Nutrition Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Child Nutrition Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Food And Nutrition Assistant: $64,615; Nutrition Care Assistant: $63,193; Child Life Assistant: $56,077; Child Care Assistant: $44,406; Nutrition Assistant II: $38,310.

Child Nutrition Assistant Salary in Maryland

How much does a Child Nutrition Assistant make in Maryland?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Child Nutrition Assistant in Maryland is $34,670 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,841
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,297 to $37,377
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,136

10% $30,136

50% (Median) $34,670

90% $39,841

Child Nutrition Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,377	$3,115	$719	$18
Average	$34,670	$2,889	$667	$17
25th Percentile	$32,297	$2,691	$621	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Child Nutrition Assistant Salaries

A Child Nutrition Assistant'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 Nutrition Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Child Nutrition Assistant'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): $34,471
Early Career (1-2 years): $38,503
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,477
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,129
Expert (over 8 years): $102,904

Levels	Salary
Child Nut... Level Child Nutrition Assistant	$34,471
Diet Tech... Level Child Nutrition Assistant	$38,503
Dietitian... Level Child Nutrition Assistant	$58,477
Dietitian... Level Child Nutrition Assistant	$84,129
Dietitian... Level Child Nutrition Assistant	$102,904

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How Do Child Nutrition Assistant 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 Nutrition Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,229.
California: $37,088.
Massachusetts: $36,594.

District of Columbia $37,229 California $37,088 Massachusetts $36,594 Washington $36,459 New Jersey $36,446 Alaska $36,399 Connecticut $35,935 New York $35,746

Hawaii $35,145 Rhode Island $34,862 Maryland $34,670 Minnesota $34,408 Colorado $34,307 Illinois $34,274 Oregon $34,146 Delaware $34,052

New Hampshire $33,993 Virginia $33,860 Pennsylvania $33,473 Nevada $33,278 North Dakota $33,214 Michigan $33,114 Wisconsin $33,077 Vermont $33,003

Texas $32,798 Maine $32,784 Arizona $32,764 Ohio $32,740 Georgia $32,431 Indiana $32,276 Wyoming $32,246 Utah $32,199

Iowa $32,179 Kansas $32,017 Louisiana $31,970 North Carolina $31,954 Missouri $31,947 Florida $31,816 Montana $31,745 Nebraska $31,678

Kentucky $31,641 South Carolina $31,506 Tennessee $31,422 Idaho $31,389 New Mexico $31,143 Oklahoma $31,089 Alabama $30,891 South Dakota $30,558

Arkansas $30,377 West Virginia $30,279 Mississippi $29,987

Top Paying Cities for Child Nutrition Assistants

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:

Owings: $35,699
Riverdale: $36,976
College Park: $36,933

Owings, MD $35,699

Riverdale, MD $36,976

College Park, MD $36,933

Fort Washington, MD $36,909

Oxon Hill, MD $37,016

Suitland, MD $37,004

District Heights, MD $36,985

Temple Hills, MD $37,005

Deale, MD $35,533

Dunkirk, MD $35,909

Fort George G Meade, MD $35,085

Friendship, MD $35,646

Fulton, MD $35,552

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $36,879

Savage, MD $35,137

Shady Side, MD $35,253

Galesville, MD $35,408

Greenbelt, MD $36,805

Glenn Dale, MD $36,399

Upper Marlboro, MD $36,434

Harwood, MD $35,544

Highland, MD $35,519

West River, MD $35,551

Tracys Landing, MD $35,576

Hyattsville, MD $37,006

Jessup, MD $34,965

Bethesda, MD $37,016

Glen Echo, MD $37,010

Chevy Chase, MD $37,012

Cabin John, MD $37,002

Olney, MD $36,169

Brookeville, MD $35,494

Poolesville, MD $35,806

Barnesville, MD $35,308

Beallsville, MD $35,373

Boyds, MD $35,643

Dickerson, MD $35,332

Rockville, MD $36,594

Potomac, MD $36,700

Derwood, MD $36,206

Sandy Spring, MD $35,995

Ashton, MD $35,916

Brinklow, MD $35,649

Burtonsville, MD $36,067

Montgomery Village, MD $35,771

Kensington, MD $36,981

Garrett Park, MD $36,938

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $36,648

Silver Spring, MD $36,960

Takoma Park, MD $37,008

Aberdeen, MD $33,899

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $33,892

Abingdon, MD $34,154

Gunpowder, MD $34,359

Arnold, MD $34,760

Baldwin, MD $34,295

Bel Air, MD $34,010

Belcamp, MD $34,059

Benson, MD $33,854

Boring, MD $33,929

Brooklandville, MD $34,629

Butler, MD $34,248

Chase, MD $34,518

Churchville, MD $33,756

Clarksville, MD $35,143

Cockeysville, MD $34,313

Hunt Valley, MD $34,457

Crownsville, MD $34,995

Darlington, MD $33,457

Davidsonville, MD $35,505

Dayton, MD $35,120

Edgewater, MD $35,180

Edgewood, MD $34,258

Ellicott City, MD $34,697

Columbia, MD $34,957

Fallston, MD $34,168

Finksburg, MD $34,180

Forest Hill, MD $33,825

Fork, MD $34,411

Fort Howard, MD $34,628

Freeland, MD $33,145

Gambrills, MD $35,127

Gibson Island, MD $34,648

Glen Arm, MD $34,538

Glen Burnie, MD $34,689

Glyndon, MD $34,357

Hampstead, MD $33,567

Elkridge, MD $34,727

Hanover, MD $34,746

Harmans, MD $34,745

Havre De Grace, MD $33,678

Hydes, MD $34,414

Jarrettsville, MD $33,712

Joppa, MD $34,345

Kingsville, MD $34,421

Lineboro, MD $33,061

Linthicum Heights, MD $34,694

Long Green, MD $34,481

Spencerville, MD $36,013

Clarksburg, MD $35,225

Damascus, MD $34,922

Germantown, MD $35,966

Annapolis, MD $35,029

Cumberland, MD $31,820

Accident, MD $31,767

Barton, MD $31,917

Bittinger, MD $31,857

Bloomington, MD $31,970

Corriganville, MD $31,618

Eckhart Mines, MD $31,793

Ellerslie, MD $31,658

Flintstone, MD $31,828

Friendsville, MD $31,758

Frostburg, MD $31,749

Grantsville, MD $31,751

Kitzmiller, MD $31,753

Lonaconing, MD $31,859

Luke, MD $31,972

Mc Henry, MD $31,770

Midland, MD $31,966

Midlothian, MD $31,754

Mount Savage, MD $31,609

Oakland, MD $31,678

Oldtown, MD $31,872

Pinto, MD $31,930

Rawlings, MD $31,940

Spring Gap, MD $31,910

Swanton, MD $31,833

Westernport, MD $31,971

Easton, MD $34,334

Barclay, MD $34,047

Bethlehem, MD $34,091

Betterton, MD $34,073

Bozman, MD $34,627

Cambridge, MD $34,093

Centreville, MD $34,370

Chester, MD $34,635

Chestertown, MD $34,232

Church Creek, MD $34,039

Church Hill, MD $34,186

Claiborne, MD $34,689

Cordova, MD $34,218

Crapo, MD $33,739

Crocheron, MD $33,496

Crumpton, MD $34,008

Denton, MD $34,039

East New Market, MD $33,957

Federalsburg, MD $33,950

Fishing Creek, MD $33,864

Galena, MD $33,917

Goldsboro, MD $33,974

Grasonville, MD $34,569

Greensboro, MD $33,980

Henderson, MD $34,011

Hillsboro, MD $34,242

Hurlock, MD $33,965

Ingleside, MD $34,075

Kennedyville, MD $33,977

Mcdaniel, MD $34,675

Madison, MD $34,304

Marydel, MD $33,918

Massey, MD $33,925

Millington, MD $33,973

Neavitt, MD $34,670

Newcomb, MD $34,431

Oxford, MD $34,261

Preston, MD $34,079

Price, MD $34,209

Queen Anne, MD $34,299

Queenstown, MD $34,494

Rhodesdale, MD $33,761

Ridgely, MD $34,114

Rock Hall, MD $34,441

Royal Oak, MD $34,367

Saint Michaels, MD $34,600

Secretary, MD $34,086

Sherwood, MD $34,882

Deal Island, MD $33,239

Eden, MD $33,305

Ewell, MD $33,135

Fruitland, MD $33,419

Girdletree, MD $33,059

Hebron, MD $33,388

Linkwood, MD $33,859

Manokin, MD $33,195

Mardela Springs, MD $33,508

Marion Station, MD $33,078

Nanticoke, MD $33,373

Newark, MD $33,234

Ocean City, MD $33,394

Parsonsburg, MD $33,327

Pittsville, MD $33,328

Pocomoke City, MD $33,121

Powellville, MD $33,311

Princess Anne, MD $33,281

Quantico, MD $33,322

Rehobeth, MD $33,069

Sharptown, MD $33,692

Showell, MD $33,327

Snow Hill, MD $33,209

Stockton, MD $33,011

Tyaskin, MD $33,290

Tylerton, MD $33,175

Upper Fairmount, MD $33,276

Vienna, MD $33,579

Westover, MD $33,195

Whaleyville, MD $33,310

Willards, MD $33,323

Delmar, MD $33,412

North East, MD $33,709

Perry Point, MD $33,660

Perryville, MD $33,648

Port Deposit, MD $33,565

Rising Sun, MD $33,455

Warwick, MD $33,909

Cecilton, MD $33,886

Charlestown, MD $33,705

Chesapeake City, MD $33,885

Childs, MD $33,840

Stevensville, MD $34,724

Colora, MD $33,425

Conowingo, MD $33,368

Earleville, MD $33,854

Elk Mills, MD $33,851

Elkton, MD $33,827

Georgetown, MD $33,879

Lutherville Timonium, MD $34,600

Abell, MD $34,256

Accokeek, MD $36,606

Aquasco, MD $35,700

Avenue, MD $34,311

Barstow, MD $35,274

Bel Alton, MD $35,449

Benedict, MD $35,425

Brandywine, MD $36,260

Broomes Island, MD $34,874

Bryans Road, MD $36,535

Bryantown, MD $35,874

Bushwood, MD $34,336

California, MD $34,307

Callaway, MD $34,067

Chaptico, MD $34,662

Charlotte Hall, MD $35,185

Cheltenham, MD $36,599

Clements, MD $34,662

Cobb Island, MD $34,351

Coltons Point, MD $34,190

Compton, MD $34,376

Dameron, MD $33,633

Dowell, MD $34,414

Drayden, MD $33,714

Faulkner, MD $35,260

Great Mills, MD $34,122

Helen, MD $34,986

Hollywood, MD $34,509

Hughesville, MD $35,635

Huntingtown, MD $35,489

Indian Head, MD $35,709

Ironsides, MD $35,566

Issue, MD $34,537

La Plata, MD $35,811

Leonardtown, MD $34,249

Lexington Park, MD $34,018

Loveville, MD $34,609

Lusby, MD $34,478

Marbury, MD $35,996

Mechanicsville, MD $34,979

Morganza, MD $34,775

Mount Victoria, MD $34,375

Nanjemoy, MD $35,147

Newburg, MD $34,795

Park Hall, MD $33,918

Patuxent River, MD $34,097

Piney Point, MD $33,766

Pomfret, MD $36,200

Port Republic, MD $35,064

Port Tobacco, MD $35,678

Prince Frederick, MD $35,277

Ridge, MD $33,484

Rock Point, MD $34,782

Saint Inigoes, MD $33,592

Saint Leonard, MD $34,894

Saint Marys City, MD $33,911

Scotland, MD $33,262

Solomons, MD $34,382

Sunderland, MD $35,559

Tall Timbers, MD $33,809

Valley Lee, MD $33,823

Welcome, MD $35,457

White Plains, MD $36,203

Southern Md Facility, MD $36,645

Annapolis Junction, MD $35,044

Lanham, MD $36,784

Beltsville, MD $36,732

Laurel, MD $35,931

Bladensburg, MD $37,000

Lothian, MD $35,911

Mount Rainier, MD $37,017

North Beach, MD $35,412

Bowie, MD $35,925

Brentwood, MD $37,015

Capitol Heights, MD $36,999

Chesapeake Beach, MD $35,393

Churchton, MD $35,402

Clinton, MD $36,790

Still Pond, MD $34,075

Sudlersville, MD $34,011

Taylors Island, MD $34,313

Templeville, MD $33,920

Tilghman, MD $34,803

Toddville, MD $33,573

Trappe, MD $34,114

Wingate, MD $33,704

Wittman, MD $34,689

Woolford, MD $34,171

Worton, MD $34,192

Wye Mills, MD $34,434

Frederick, MD $34,044

Adamstown, MD $34,752

Big Pool, MD $32,281

Boonsboro, MD $33,431

Braddock Heights, MD $34,027

Brownsville, MD $33,927

Brunswick, MD $34,241

Buckeystown, MD $34,493

Burkittsville, MD $33,982

Cascade, MD $33,127

Cavetown, MD $33,085

Chewsville, MD $33,136

Clear Spring, MD $32,693

Cooksville, MD $34,683

Emmitsburg, MD $33,237

Fairplay, MD $33,216

Funkstown, MD $33,213

Glenelg, MD $35,050

Glenwood, MD $34,878

Hagerstown, MD $33,045

Hancock, MD $32,122

Ijamsville, MD $34,666

Jefferson, MD $34,275

Keedysville, MD $33,537

Keymar, MD $33,520

Knoxville, MD $34,061

Ladiesburg, MD $33,641

Libertytown, MD $33,951

Lisbon, MD $34,687

Little Orleans, MD $31,944

Maugansville, MD $32,925

Middletown, MD $33,902

Monrovia, MD $34,590

Mount Airy, MD $34,383

Myersville, MD $33,461

New Market, MD $34,244

New Midway, MD $33,640

New Windsor, MD $33,944

Point Of Rocks, MD $34,686

Rocky Ridge, MD $33,416

Rohrersville, MD $33,766

Sabillasville, MD $33,171

Saint James, MD $33,221

Sharpsburg, MD $33,487

Smithsburg, MD $33,115

Sykesville, MD $34,472

Taneytown, MD $33,317

Thurmont, MD $33,454

Tuscarora, MD $34,818

Union Bridge, MD $33,806

Unionville, MD $33,970

Walkersville, MD $33,850

West Friendship, MD $34,759

Williamsport, MD $33,081

Woodbine, MD $34,684

Woodsboro, MD $33,689

Salisbury, MD $33,412

Allen, MD $33,366

Berlin, MD $33,331

Bishopville, MD $33,339

Bivalve, MD $33,461

Manchester, MD $33,163

Marriottsville, MD $34,610

Maryland Line, MD $33,061

Mayo, MD $35,103

Millersville, MD $34,816

Monkton, MD $33,997

Odenton, MD $35,168

Crofton, MD $35,369

Owings Mills, MD $34,541

Parkton, MD $33,476

Pasadena, MD $34,657

Perry Hall, MD $34,563

Perryman, MD $33,987

Phoenix, MD $34,381

Pylesville, MD $33,276

Randallstown, MD $34,594

Reisterstown, MD $34,459

Riderwood, MD $34,667

Riva, MD $35,237

Severn, MD $34,811

Severna Park, MD $34,764

Simpsonville, MD $35,103

Sparks Glencoe, MD $34,103

Crisfield, MD $33,160

Stevenson, MD $34,617

Dhs, MD $36,615

Waldorf, MD $36,183

Street, MD $33,428

Upperco, MD $33,901

Upper Falls, MD $34,455

Westminster, MD $33,902

Whiteford, MD $33,263

White Hall, MD $33,431

White Marsh, MD $34,531

Woodstock, MD $34,625

Baltimore, MD $34,670

Towson, MD $34,666

Gwynn Oak, MD $34,678

Pikesville, MD $34,653

Sparrows Point, MD $34,633

Middle River, MD $34,561

Essex, MD $34,643

Dundalk, MD $34,676

Brooklyn, MD $34,677

Curtis Bay, MD $34,684

Halethorpe, MD $34,681

Catonsville, MD $34,698

Parkville, MD $34,661

Nottingham, MD $34,626

Rosedale, MD $34,670

Windsor Mill, MD $34,659

Gaithersburg, MD $36,130

Washington Grove, MD $36,149

Child Nutrition Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Child Nutrition Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Child Nutrition Assistant positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Child Nutrition Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Child Nutrition Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$39,871	$19.0	15%

Child Nutrition Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Child Nutrition Assistant'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.

$32,297

Average $34,670/year

$37,377

$2,691

Average $2,889/month

$3,115

$621

Average $667/week

$719

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,377	$3,115	$719	$18
Average	$34,670	$2,889	$667	$17
25th Percentile	$32,297	$2,691	$621	$16

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