How much does a child make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.63 an hour or $4,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.63
- Average (mean)
- $64,000
- Jobs
- 392,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,280 | $20.33 | |
| 25th | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| Median | $59,550 | $28.63 | |
| 75th | $76,070 | $36.57 | |
| 90th | $95,530 | $45.93 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Connecticut | $78,970 |
| Maryland | $76,390 |
| New Jersey | $76,280 |
| Massachusetts | $75,570 |
| Washington | $74,480 |
| District of Columbia | $73,550 |
| New Hampshire | $71,010 |
| Rhode Island | $69,870 |
| Hawaii | $68,270 |
| Minnesota | $67,450 |
| Vermont | $67,340 |
| California | $65,200 |
| New York | $65,100 |
| North Dakota | $64,560 |
| Oregon | $64,130 |
| Colorado | $63,720 |
| Maine | $63,290 |
| Illinois | $63,220 |
| Alaska | $62,630 |
| Virginia | $61,330 |
| Nevada | $61,080 |
| Idaho | $59,840 |
| North Carolina | $59,610 |
| Wisconsin | $59,280 |
| Michigan | $59,270 |
| Kentucky | $59,100 |
| Louisiana | $56,800 |
| Montana | $56,780 |
| Florida | $56,550 |
| Wyoming | $56,420 |
| Tennessee | $56,310 |
| New Mexico | $56,160 |
| Texas | $55,680 |
| Kansas | $54,300 |
| Iowa | $52,250 |
| West Virginia | $52,220 |
| Utah | $52,000 |
| South Carolina | $51,800 |
| Ohio | $51,520 |
| South Dakota | $51,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,820 |
| Indiana | $50,470 |
| Arizona | $50,150 |
| Delaware | $48,520 |
| Missouri | $48,520 |
| Nebraska | $47,770 |
| Georgia | $47,510 |
| Alabama | $46,660 |
| Mississippi | $46,530 |
| Oklahoma | $43,950 |
| Arkansas | $43,330 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $87,600 |
| Norwich, CT | $81,830 |
| Salisbury, MD | $81,520 |
| Longview, WA | $80,450 |
| Olympia, WA | $80,430 |
| Hartford, CT | $79,920 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $78,970 |
| New Haven, CT | $78,970 |
| Greeley, CO | $78,530 |
| Hanford, CA | $78,270 |
| Springfield, MA | $78,250 |
| Waterbury, CT | $77,710 |
| Vallejo, CA | $77,490 |
| Boston, MA | $77,420 |
| Bremerton, WA | $77,300 |
In other countries
Child belongs to the international group "Social work and counselling professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Educational$64,330
- Marriage and Family Therapist$66,940
- Rehabilitation Counselor$46,850
- Substance Abuse$59,350
- Counselor$50,860
- Healthcare Social Worker$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,280
- Social Worker$71,900
- Health Education Specialist$64,070
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.63 ($59,550 a year).
How much does a child make a month?
About $4,963 a month before tax, based on a median of $59,550 a year.
How much does a child make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,280 or less a year ($20.33 an hour); the top 10% make $95,530 or more.
Which state pays childs the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $78,970 a year, followed by Maryland ($76,390) and New Jersey ($76,280).
Which city pays childs the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $87,600 a year.
How many childs are there in the United States?
About 392,550 people work as childs.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.