Child Protection Specialist

What We Do

A Child Protection Specialist investigates suspicion of abuse and neglect on children reported by sources to law enforcement or child protection agencies. They can make suggestions on how to handle these cases and are expected to assess risk factors involved in each case.

Work Environment

This position works out of child protection organizations or law enforcement roles.

How to Become

Child Protection Specialists usually are a Master's degree in Social Work as well as experience in a relevant field of at least two years. Some positions require only a bachelor's degree but would then require up to four months of experience.

Job Outlook

A growth of 27% is expected in this field by 2020.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Child Protection Specialist was $ 50,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide are 14% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Some states may require certain certification or licensure, but there is no defined level of certification needed.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Child Protection Specialist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Child Protection Specialist from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Child Protection Specialist:
Below are the salaries for Child Protection Specialist, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 50,000.00	$ 54,667.00	$ 44,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 51,000.00
Alaska - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 38,000.00
Arizona - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 42,000.00
Arkansas - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 50,000.00
California - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 54,000.00
Colorado - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 45,000.00
Connecticut - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 58,000.00
DC - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 63,000.00
Delaware - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 44,000.00
Florida - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 47,000.00
Georgia - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 57,000.00
Hawaii - $ 31,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 31,000.00
Idaho - $ 34,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 34,000.00
Illinois - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 57,000.00
Indiana - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 48,000.00
Iowa - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 49,000.00
Kansas - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 46,000.00
Kentucky - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 43,000.00
Louisiana - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 44,000.00
Maine - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 44,000.00
Maryland - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 52,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 60,000.00
Michigan - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 51,000.00
Minnesota - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 44,000.00
Mississippi - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 52,000.00
Missouri - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 49,000.00
Montana - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 45,000.00
Nebraska - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 37,000.00
Nevada - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 39,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 50,000.00
New Jersey - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 54,000.00
New Mexico - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 44,000.00
New York - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 61,000.00
North Carolina - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 48,000.00
North Dakota - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 45,000.00
Ohio - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 48,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 46,000.00
Oregon - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 48,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 48,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 46,000.00
South Carolina - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 49,000.00
South Dakota - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 38,000.00
Tennessee - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 46,000.00
Texas - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 49,000.00
Utah - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 39,000.00
Vermont - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 45,000.00
Virginia - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 50,000.00
Washington - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 51,000.00
West Virginia - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 47,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 45,000.00
Wyoming - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Child Protection Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Protection Specialist $ 42,000.00

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