How much does a child make in California?
$65,200a year
Median yearly pay for childs in California. That is $31.35 an hour or $5,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.35
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 60,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,360Median: $65,200Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| 25th | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| Median | $65,200 | $31.35 | |
| 75th | $82,080 | $39.46 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.54 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $87,600 |
| Hanford, CA | $78,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $77,490 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $71,250 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $68,560 |
| Yuba City, CA | $64,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,270 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,230 |
| Napa, CA | $62,760 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,610 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,520 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,080 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,960 |
| Chico, CA | $61,720 |
| Visalia, CA | $61,040 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,900 |
| El Centro, CA | $60,690 |
| Merced, CA | $60,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,770 |
| Redding, CA | $59,520 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,330 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $57,710 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $56,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 9. Hawaii | $68,270 |
| 10. Minnesota | $67,450 |
| 11. Vermont | $67,340 |
| 12. California | $65,200 |
| 13. New York | $65,100 |
| 14. North Dakota | $64,560 |
| 15. Oregon | $64,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $31.35 ($65,200 a year).
Do childs make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $65,200 against $59,550 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for child pay?
California ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays childs the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $87,600 a year.
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.