How much does a child make in Los Angeles?
$71,250a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $34.25 an hour or $5,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 26,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,230Median: $71,250Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,230 | $21.26 | |
| 25th | $50,430 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $71,250 | $34.25 | |
| 75th | $97,760 | $47.00 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.54 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for childs.
| San Jose, CA | $87,600 |
| Hanford, CA | $78,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $77,490 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,020 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $108,200 |
| Clergy | $84,050 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $79,830 |
| Educational | $79,000 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $71,110 |
| Social Worker | $68,630 |
| Director | $62,390 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,380 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $56,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $34.25 ($71,250 a year).
Do childs make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $71,250 against $59,550 nationally, 20% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $65,200, so Los Angeles pays 9% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for child pay?
28 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,100 or more.
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.