Youth Care Professional Salary in the United States

How much does a Youth Care Professional make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Youth Care Professional in the United States is $38,417 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Youth Care Professional's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,839
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,725 to $42,302
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,365
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Youth Care Professional Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $42,302 $3,525 $813 $20
Average $38,417 $3,201 $739 $18
25th Percentile $34,725 $2,894 $668 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Youth Care Professional Salaries

A Youth Care Professional'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Youth Care Professional Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Youth Care Professional'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): $38,058
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,798
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,550
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,738
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,863
Levels Salary
Entry Level Youth Care Professional$38,058
Intermediate Level Youth Care Professional$38,798
Senior Level Youth Care Professional$40,550
Specialist Level Youth Care Professional$40,738
Expert Level Youth Care Professional$40,863
$38,058 0 yr
$38,798 < 2 yrs
$40,550 2-4 yrs
$40,738 5-8 yrs
$40,863 > 8 yrs
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How Do Youth Care Professional 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 Youth Care Professionals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,535.
  • California: $42,374.
  • Massachusetts: $41,809.

Top Paying Cities for Youth Care Professionals

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:

  • San Jose: $48,455
  • San Francisco: $47,925
  • Oakland: $46,915

What Skills Can Increase a Youth Care Professional's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.5% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 3.29% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
  • Laundry (Mentioned in 2.66% Job Postings): Laundry refers to the washing of clothing and other textiles. Laundry processes are often done in a room reserved for that purpose; in an individual home this is referred to as a laundry room, Laundry in Australian English or utility room. An apartment building or student hall of residence may have a shared laundry facility such as a tvättstuga. A stand-alone business is referred to as a self-service laundry (launderette in British English or laundromat in American English). The material that is being washed, or has been laundered, is also generally referred to as laundry. Laundry has been part of history since humans began to wear clothes, so the methods by which different cultures have dealt with this universal human need are of interest to several branches of scholarship. Laundry work has traditionally been highly gendered, with the responsibility in most cultures falling to women (known as laundresses or washerwomen). The Industrial Revolution gradually led to mechanised solutions to laundry work, notably the washing machine and later the tumble dryer. Laundry, like cooking and child care, is done both at home and by commercial establishments outside the home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.5%
Social Work 3.29%
Laundry 2.66%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Youth Care Professional's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$45,716
19%
Presentation
$45,716
19%
Microsoft Office
$44,563
16%
Psychiatric
$43,795
14%
Programming
$43,027
12%
Collaboration
$43,027
12%
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Youth Care Professional Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Youth Care Professional roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Youth Care Professional positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Youth Care Professional as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Youth Care Professional

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$46,100$22.020%

How Education impacts a Youth Care Professional's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Youth Care Professionals enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Youth Care Professional with a Associate's Degree is between $30,440 and $33,434).

Youth Care Professional Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Youth Care Professional
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 14.4%
Associates 19.2%
Bachelors 51.2%
Masters 14.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Youth Care Professional Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Youth Care Professional'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Youth Care Professional

Salaries for a Youth Care Professional can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,647 in 2023 to around $44,145 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Youth Care Professional salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Youth Care Professional Over Time

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$44,647
2024
$44,558
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2024 $44,558
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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Youth Care Professional

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Youth Care Professional?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Youth Care Professional roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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