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Child Life Therapist

Average Child Life Therapist Hourly Pay

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$37.64
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$28.85
MEDIAN
$37.64
90%
$49.45

The average hourly pay for a Child Life Therapist is $37.64 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$29 - $49
Bonus
$179 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $9k
Total Pay
$56k - $98k
Based on 5,502 salary profiles (last updated May 04 2022)
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4 out of 5
(647)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Child Life Therapist

Medical
74%
Dental
63%
Vision
52%
None
26%

Gender Breakdown for Child Life Therapists

Female
89.8%
Male
9.3%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 2,144 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Child Life Therapists

What is the highest pay for Child Life Therapists?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Child Life Therapist is $49.45 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Child Life Therapists?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Child Life Therapist is $28.85 / hour

How can Child Life Therapists increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Child Life Therapist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Child Life Therapist that oversees more junior Child Life Therapists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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