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How much does a Child Life Activities Specialist make in California? The average Child Life Activities Specialist salary in California is $66,000 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $59,000 and $74,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Child Life Activities Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Life Activities Specialist Salary $52,627 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Child Life Activities Specialist Salary $59,000 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Child Life Activities Specialist Salary $66,000 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Child Life Activities Specialist Salary $74,000 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Child Life Activities Specialist Salary $81,284 CA March 26, 2024
25% $59,000 10% $52,627 90% $81,284 75% $74,000 $66,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Child Life Activities Specialist works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Being a Child Life Activities Specialist provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Monitors child development to ensure normal progression. In addition, Child Life Activities Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Working as a Child Life Activities Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Child Life Activities Specialist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Director of Child Life Programs


    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $62,995 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $63,892 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $66,163 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $62,875 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $61,262 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $65,206 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $63,174 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $59,528 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $72,916 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $72,737 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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