What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Early Childhood Educator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Early Childhood Educator?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Early Childhood Educator roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Early Childhood Educator's salary?

An Assistant Early Childhood Educator's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,256 for beginners, reaching about $46,451 at mid-level, and approach $47,806 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Early Childhood Educator?

Assistant Early Childhood Educator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Early Childhood Educator roles are District of Columbia $47,510, California $47,330, Massachusetts $46,699. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Early Childhood Educator roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Early Childhood Educator level roles vary by specialization: Early Childhood Director: $99,350; Assistant Director for Early Childhood Education: $76,932; Early Childhood Coordinator: $55,906; Early Childhood Specialist: $54,730; Early Childhood Special Educator: $54,459.

Assistant Early Childhood Educator Salary in Alaska

How much does an Assistant Early Childhood Educator make in Alaska? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Early Childhood Educator in Alaska is $46,451 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Assistant Early Childhood Educator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,774
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,481 to $51,331
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,957

10% $36,957

50% (Median) $46,451

90% $55,774

Assistant Early Childhood Educator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,331	$4,278	$987	$25
Average	$46,451	$3,871	$893	$22
25th Percentile	$41,481	$3,457	$798	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Early Childhood Educator Salaries

An Assistant Early Childhood Educator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Early Childhood Educator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Early Childhood Educator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,256
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,659
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,451
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,467
Expert (over 8 years): $47,806

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Early Childhood Educator	less than 1 year	$43,256
Early Career Level Assistant Early Childhood Educator	1-2 years	$43,659
Mid-Level Level Assistant Early Childhood Educator	2-4 years	$46,451
Senior-Level Level Assistant Early Childhood Educator	5-8 years	$47,467
Expert Level Assistant Early Childhood Educator	over 8 years	$47,806

How Do Assistant Early Childhood Educator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Early Childhood Educators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,510.
California: $47,330.
Massachusetts: $46,699.

District of Columbia $47,510 California $47,330 Massachusetts $46,699 Washington $46,528 New Jersey $46,511 Alaska $46,451 Connecticut $45,858 New York $45,618

Hawaii $44,850 Rhode Island $44,490 Maryland $44,245 Minnesota $43,910 Colorado $43,781 Illinois $43,739 Oregon $43,576 Delaware $43,455

New Hampshire $43,380 Virginia $43,211 Pennsylvania $42,717 Nevada $42,468 North Dakota $42,387 Michigan $42,258 Wisconsin $42,211 Vermont $42,117

Texas $41,855 Maine $41,838 Arizona $41,812 Ohio $41,782 Georgia $41,387 Indiana $41,190 Wyoming $41,151 Utah $41,091

Iowa $41,065 Kansas $40,859 Louisiana $40,799 North Carolina $40,778 Missouri $40,769 Florida $40,602 Montana $40,512 Nebraska $40,426

Kentucky $40,379 South Carolina $40,207 Tennessee $40,100 Idaho $40,057 New Mexico $39,744 Oklahoma $39,675 Alabama $39,422 South Dakota $38,997

Arkansas $38,765 West Virginia $38,641 Mississippi $38,267

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Early Childhood Educator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Anchorage: $46,914
Jber: $46,913
Indian: $46,686

Anchorage, AK $46,914

Jber, AK $46,913

Indian, AK $46,686

Kongiganak, AK $46,187

Adak, AK $46,108

Atka, AK $46,114

Chignik Lake, AK $46,103

Port Heiden, AK $46,087

Port Lions, AK $46,153

Akiachak, AK $46,178

Akiak, AK $46,196

Akutan, AK $46,157

Alakanuk, AK $46,144

Aleknagik, AK $46,114

Anchor Point, AK $46,133

Aniak, AK $45,996

Anvik, AK $46,116

Bethel, AK $46,187

Chefornak, AK $46,178

Chevak, AK $46,084

Chignik, AK $46,121

Chignik Lagoon, AK $46,109

Chitina, AK $45,981

Chugiak, AK $46,601

Clam Gulch, AK $46,047

Clarks Point, AK $46,121

Cold Bay, AK $46,079

Cooper Landing, AK $46,081

Copper Center, AK $46,035

Cordova, AK $46,063

Crooked Creek, AK $46,066

Dillingham, AK $46,033

Eagle River, AK $46,741

Eek, AK $46,222

Egegik, AK $46,075

Ekwok, AK $46,114

Emmonak, AK $46,132

False Pass, AK $46,151

Marshall, AK $46,183

Gakona, AK $46,035

Girdwood, AK $46,074

Glennallen, AK $46,033

Goodnews Bay, AK $46,069

Grayling, AK $46,139

Saint George Island, AK $46,084

Holy Cross, AK $46,112

Homer, AK $46,124

Hooper Bay, AK $46,193

Hope, AK $46,622

Iliamna, AK $46,114

Kalskag, AK $46,166

Karluk, AK $46,051

Kasigluk, AK $46,163

Kasilof, AK $46,146

Kenai, AK $46,115

King Cove, AK $46,150

King Salmon, AK $46,040

Kipnuk, AK $46,153

Kodiak, AK $46,095

Kotlik, AK $46,197

Kwethluk, AK $46,173

Kwigillingok, AK $46,135

Wasilla, AK $46,805

Larsen Bay, AK $46,084

Levelock, AK $46,103

Lower Kalskag, AK $46,197

Mc Grath, AK $45,994

Manokotak, AK $46,112

Mekoryuk, AK $46,149

Moose Pass, AK $46,025

Mountain Village, AK $46,145

Naknek, AK $46,110

Napakiak, AK $46,171

Nikiski, AK $45,939

New Stuyahok, AK $46,133

Toksook Bay, AK $46,143

Nikolski, AK $46,039

Ninilchik, AK $46,095

Nondalton, AK $45,994

Nunapitchuk, AK $46,175

Old Harbor, AK $46,131

Ouzinkie, AK $46,117

Palmer, AK $46,129

Pedro Bay, AK $46,024

Perryville, AK $46,118

Pilot Point, AK $46,060

Pilot Station, AK $46,210

Platinum, AK $46,072

Big Lake, AK $46,721

Port Alsworth, AK $46,119

Quinhagak, AK $46,199

Red Devil, AK $46,012

Russian Mission, AK $46,056

Saint Marys, AK $46,136

Saint Michael, AK $46,145

Saint Paul Island, AK $46,123

Sand Point, AK $46,097

Scammon Bay, AK $46,239

Seldovia, AK $46,101

Seward, AK $46,084

Shageluk, AK $46,123

Nunam Iqua, AK $46,091

Skwentna, AK $45,968

Sleetmute, AK $46,068

Soldotna, AK $46,167

South Naknek, AK $46,062

Stebbins, AK $46,139

Sterling, AK $46,153

Sutton, AK $46,065

Takotna, AK $46,090

Talkeetna, AK $46,079

Tatitlek, AK $46,129

Togiak, AK $46,072

Tuluksak, AK $46,189

Tuntutuliak, AK $46,199

Tununak, AK $46,114

Tyonek, AK $46,052

Trapper Creek, AK $46,044

Unalakleet, AK $46,048

Unalaska, AK $46,167

Valdez, AK $46,094

Willow, AK $46,060

Yakutat, AK $46,096

Nightmute, AK $46,096

Nikolai, AK $45,977

Dutch Harbor, AK $46,251

Whittier, AK $46,106

Houston, AK $46,612

Fairbanks, AK $46,152

Eielson Afb, AK $47,171

Fort Wainwright, AK $47,171

Clear, AK $46,052

North Pole, AK $47,171

Salcha, AK $47,171

Two Rivers, AK $47,171

Allakaket, AK $46,103

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $46,174

Arctic Village, AK $46,089

Barrow, AK $46,201

Beaver, AK $46,015

Ester, AK $47,171

Bettles Field, AK $46,017

Buckland, AK $46,234

Cantwell, AK $46,004

Central, AK $45,967

Fort Greely, AK $46,043

Chicken, AK $45,994

Circle, AK $46,064

Prudhoe Bay, AK $46,105

Deering, AK $46,154

Delta Junction, AK $46,065

Eagle, AK $45,969

Elim, AK $46,018

Fort Yukon, AK $45,997

Galena, AK $46,147

Gambell, AK $46,166

Healy, AK $46,039

Anderson, AK $46,112

Hughes, AK $46,148

Huslia, AK $46,139

Kaktovik, AK $46,160

Kaltag, AK $46,116

Kiana, AK $46,212

Kivalina, AK $46,202

Kobuk, AK $46,129

Kotzebue, AK $46,063

Koyuk, AK $46,166

Koyukuk, AK $46,136

Denali National Park, AK $46,072

Manley Hot Springs, AK $46,014

Lake Minchumina, AK $46,000

Minto, AK $46,162

Point Lay, AK $46,130

Nenana, AK $46,025

Noatak, AK $46,154

Nome, AK $46,090

Noorvik, AK $46,229

Northway, AK $46,029

Nulato, AK $46,149

Point Hope, AK $46,093

Rampart, AK $46,121

Ruby, AK $45,972

Savoonga, AK $46,187

Selawik, AK $46,171

Shaktoolik, AK $46,195

Shishmaref, AK $46,022

Shungnak, AK $46,152

Stevens Village, AK $46,097

Tanacross, AK $46,083

Tanana, AK $46,149

Teller, AK $46,190

Tok, AK $46,083

Venetie, AK $46,009

Wainwright, AK $46,166

Wales, AK $46,171

White Mountain, AK $46,202

Brevig Mission, AK $46,192

Ambler, AK $46,147

Chalkyitsik, AK $46,114

Nuiqsut, AK $46,165

Atqasuk, AK $46,115

Juneau, AK $47,300

Angoon, AK $46,047

Auke Bay, AK $47,300

Douglas, AK $47,300

Elfin Cove, AK $46,021

Gustavus, AK $46,111

Haines, AK $46,060

Hoonah, AK $46,764

Kake, AK $46,085

Pelican, AK $46,067

Petersburg, AK $46,072

Sitka, AK $46,097

Port Alexander, AK $46,142

Skagway, AK $46,094

Tenakee Springs, AK $46,012

Ketchikan, AK $46,115

Meyers Chuck, AK $46,054

Coffman Cove, AK $46,099

Thorne Bay, AK $46,124

Craig, AK $46,060

Hydaburg, AK $46,097

Hyder, AK $46,100

Klawock, AK $46,133

Metlakatla, AK $46,127

Point Baker, AK $46,125

Ward Cove, AK $46,115

Wrangell, AK $46,065

Assistant Early Childhood Educator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Early Childhood Educator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Early Childhood Educator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Early Childhood Educator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Early Childhood Educator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$69,676	$33.0	50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$55,741	$27.0	20%

Assistant Early Childhood Educator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Early Childhood Educator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$41,481

Average $46,451/year

$51,331

$3,457

Average $3,871/month

$4,278

$798

Average $893/week

$987

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,331	$4,278	$987	$25
Average	$46,451	$3,871	$893	$22
25th Percentile	$41,481	$3,457	$798	$20

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