Child Development Psychologist

What We Do

A child developmental psychologist works with children to determine how to help those children who have issues in their mental and emotional development. Some of these psychologists may work with children to help them with their issues, while others may conduct research in the field.

Work Environment

A child developmental psychologist may have his or her own private practice, work for a university, or work for a school or school district.

How to Become

You need to have at least a master's degree in this field, but will need a Ph.D. to practice independently.

Job Outlook

The demand in this field will increease by 12% by 2022.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Child Development Psychologist was $ 58,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide are 2% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

You must have a license to practice in this field, and you also must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.

Education Requirements

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

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 58,000.00	N/A	$ 55,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

Alabama - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alabama are the same as average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 58,000.00
Alaska - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 24% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 45,000.00
Arizona - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 16% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 49,000.00
Arkansas - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 57,000.00
California - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 63,000.00
Colorado - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 12% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 52,000.00
Connecticut - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 14% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 67,000.00
DC - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 21% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 71,000.00
Delaware - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 11% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 52,000.00
Florida - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Florida are 6% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 55,000.00
Georgia - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 67,000.00
Hawaii - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 37,000.00
Idaho - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 36% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 38,000.00
Illinois - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 12% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 66,000.00
Indiana - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 56,000.00
Iowa - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 3% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 57,000.00
Kansas - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 10% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 53,000.00
Kentucky - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 49,000.00
Louisiana - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 15% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 50,000.00
Maine - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maine are 13% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 51,000.00
Maryland - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 2% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 60,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 19% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 70,000.00
Michigan - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 59,000.00
Minnesota - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 51,000.00
Mississippi - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 6% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 62,000.00
Missouri - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 57,000.00
Montana - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Montana are 9% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 53,000.00
Nebraska - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 43,000.00
Nevada - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 20% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 47,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 2% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 57,000.00
New Jersey - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 7% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 63,000.00
New Mexico - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 51,000.00
New York - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 71,000.00
North Carolina - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 3% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 57,000.00
North Dakota - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 12% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 51,000.00
Ohio - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 56,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 9% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 53,000.00
Oregon - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 55,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 5% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 56,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 7% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 54,000.00
South Carolina - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 4% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 56,000.00
South Dakota - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 44,000.00
Tennessee - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 54,000.00
Texas - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 57,000.00
Utah - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 46,000.00
Vermont - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 52,000.00
Virginia - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 58,000.00
Washington - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington are the same as average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 58,000.00
West Virginia - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 5% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 56,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 52,000.00
Wyoming - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 16% lower than average Child Development Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Child Development Psychologist $ 49,000.00

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