Child Specialist Salary in New York, New York

How much does a Child Specialist make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Specialist in New York, NY is $71,617. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,284 to $80,362, with most professionals earning between $57,607 and $88,324.

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Provides child life services to patients and families as assessed and prioritized including psycho-social preparation for hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and/or other potentially stressful events.

December 29, 2022

Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.

January 02, 2023

Prepare reports as required by executive director, superintendents, school director or other key personnel.

January 07, 2023

Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.

January 21, 2023

Understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.

March 01, 2023

Developing and implementing public health prevention programs for parents and young children to enhance their opportunities for cognitive, personal-social, language, and motor development.

March 19, 2023

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

March 27, 2023

Participate in patient and family teaching and work collaboratively with other disciplines on the interdisciplinary team to maintain optimal standards of patient care and assure carryover of treatment plans/goals as indicated.

April 03, 2023

Performs a variety of casework and group work duties, including gathering, analyzing and evaluating data related to cases and/or the program within which they function.

April 23, 2023

Demonstrates interest in professional growth activities such as agency and professional seminars and conferences, reading of professional materials and other professional opportunities to increase knowledge and skills.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Child Specialist in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

64284

80362

71617

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

64384

80471

71696

What is the average salary for Child Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Specialist in New York, NY. The base salary for Child Specialist ranges from $64,284 to $80,362 with the average base salary of $71,617. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,384 to $80,471 with the average total cash compensation of $71,696.

View Average Salary for Child Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,617	$64,284 - $80,362
Bonus	$79	$100 - $109
Total Pay	$71,696	$64,384 - $80,471

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Child Specialist Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,284 - $80,362	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,284 - $80,362	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,284 - $80,362	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,284 - $80,362	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,284 - $80,362	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,284 - $80,362	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%

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