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 $45,777, a Child Caregiver I (0-1 years)earns $34,985, a Child Caregiver II (1-3 years)earns $39,477,

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 $48,452, California $48,268, Massachusetts $47,624. 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: $104,830; Child Care Center Director: $79,972; Child Development Assistant: $56,042; Child Life Activities Specialist: $55,500; Child Life Program Specialist: $55,470.

Child Development Associate Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Child Development Associate in Rhode Island is $45,371 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): $53,702
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,520 to $49,732
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,193

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Child Development Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,732	$4,144	$956	$24
Average	$45,371	$3,781	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$39,520	$3,293	$760	$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: $48,452.
California: $48,268.
Massachusetts: $47,624.

District of Columbia $48,452 California $48,268 Massachusetts $47,624 Washington $47,449 New Jersey $47,432 Alaska $47,371 Connecticut $46,767 New York $46,522

Hawaii $45,738 Rhode Island $45,371 Maryland $45,121 Minnesota $44,780 Colorado $44,649 Illinois $44,605 Oregon $44,439 Delaware $44,316

New Hampshire $44,239 Virginia $44,067 Pennsylvania $43,563 Nevada $43,310 North Dakota $43,227 Michigan $43,095 Wisconsin $43,047 Vermont $42,951

Texas $42,684 Maine $42,666 Arizona $42,640 Ohio $42,610 Georgia $42,207 Indiana $42,006 Wyoming $41,966 Utah $41,905

Iowa $41,879 Kansas $41,669 Louisiana $41,607 North Carolina $41,586 Missouri $41,577 Florida $41,406 Montana $41,314 Nebraska $41,227

Kentucky $41,179 South Carolina $41,003 Tennessee $40,894 Idaho $40,850 New Mexico $40,531 Oklahoma $40,461 Alabama $40,203 South Dakota $39,769

Arkansas $39,533 West Virginia $39,406 Mississippi $39,026

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: $45,938
Albion: $45,550
Ashaway: $45,851

Adamsville, RI $45,938 Albion, RI $45,550 Ashaway, RI $45,851 Barrington, RI $45,430 Block Island, RI $45,683 Bradford, RI $45,823 Bristol, RI $45,605 Carolina, RI $45,748

Charlestown, RI $45,764 Chepachet, RI $45,673 Clayville, RI $45,546 Coventry, RI $45,548 West Greenwich, RI $45,674 East Greenwich, RI $45,517 Exeter, RI $45,661 Fiskeville, RI $45,429

Forestdale, RI $45,779 Foster, RI $45,649 Glendale, RI $45,783 Greene, RI $45,709 Greenville, RI $45,446 Harmony, RI $45,505 Harrisville, RI $45,763 Hope, RI $45,457

Hope Valley, RI $45,811 Hopkinton, RI $45,871 Jamestown, RI $45,718 Kenyon, RI $45,742 Little Compton, RI $45,931 Manville, RI $45,610 Mapleville, RI $45,682 Newport, RI $45,764

Middletown, RI $45,784 North Kingstown, RI $45,596 North Scituate, RI $45,506 Oakland, RI $45,731 Pascoag, RI $45,793 Pawtucket, RI $45,362 Central Falls, RI $45,382 Cumberland, RI $45,640

Lincoln, RI $45,428 Portsmouth, RI $45,759 Prudence Island, RI $45,665 Rockville, RI $45,864 Saunderstown, RI $45,690 Shannock, RI $45,744 Slatersville, RI $45,780 Slocum, RI $45,689

Tiverton, RI $45,898 Wakefield, RI $45,729 Kingston, RI $45,712 Narragansett, RI $45,742 Peace Dale, RI $45,723 Warren, RI $45,547 Warwick, RI $45,420 Westerly, RI $45,862

West Kingston, RI $45,726 West Warwick, RI $45,476 Wood River Junction, RI $45,791 Woonsocket, RI $45,782 North Smithfield, RI $45,678 Wyoming, RI $45,744 Providence, RI $45,349 Cranston, RI $45,355

North Providence, RI $45,360 East Providence, RI $45,352 Riverside, RI $45,366 Rumford, RI $45,360 Smithfield, RI $45,452 Johnston, RI $45,376

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 01, 2026

$39,520

Average $45,371/year

$49,732

$3,293

Average $3,781/month

$4,144

$760

Average $873/week

$956

$19

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,732	$4,144	$956	$24
Average	$45,371	$3,781	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$39,520	$3,293	$760	$19

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