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The average salary for an early interventionist in the United States is approximately $40,867 per year. Compensation can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and specific job responsibilities. For instance, early interventionists working in states like California and New York often see higher salaries compared to those in other regions.
Entry-level early interventionists typically earn less, while those with several years of experience can command salaries exceeding $50,000 annually. This progression illustrates the career growth potential within this field.
States such as Massachusetts and Washington are known for offering competitive salaries for early interventionists, often due to higher demand and cost of living considerations.
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The highest-paying states for early interventionists are New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington. The lowest average early interventionist salary states are Indiana, Arkansas, and South Carolina.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $58,927 | $28.33 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $51,277 | $24.65 |
| 3 | Idaho | $48,987 | $23.55 |
| 4 | Nevada | $47,796 | $22.98 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $60,494 | $29.08 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $51,116 | $24.57 |
| 7 | Washington | $53,660 | $25.80 |
| 8 | Kansas | $44,274 | $21.29 |
| 9 | Oregon | $49,973 | $24.03 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $46,043 | $22.14 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $44,280 | $21.29 |
| 12 | California | $47,162 | $22.67 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $43,804 | $21.06 |
| 14 | Colorado | $43,568 | $20.95 |
| 15 | Maryland | $51,497 | $24.76 |
| 16 | Montana | $42,347 | $20.36 |
| 17 | Utah | $42,029 | $20.21 |
| 18 | Illinois | $44,361 | $21.33 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $48,416 | $23.28 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $42,075 | $20.23 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $40,848 | $19.64 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $41,843 | $20.12 |
| 23 | Texas | $45,245 | $21.75 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $41,299 | $19.86 |
| 25 | Iowa | $42,218 | $20.30 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $44,880 | $21.58 |
| 27 | New York | $43,937 | $21.12 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $37,863 | $18.20 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $40,567 | $19.50 |
| 30 | Maine | $39,357 | $18.92 |
| 31 | Ohio | $41,805 | $20.10 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $38,009 | $18.27 |
| 33 | Vermont | $37,083 | $17.83 |
| 34 | Michigan | $38,923 | $18.71 |
| 35 | Delaware | $35,522 | $17.08 |
| 36 | Virginia | $41,979 | $20.18 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $37,578 | $18.07 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $35,861 | $17.24 |
| 39 | Arizona | $35,906 | $17.26 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $33,987 | $16.34 |
| 41 | Missouri | $35,335 | $16.99 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $34,988 | $16.82 |
| 43 | Georgia | $35,954 | $17.29 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $33,224 | $15.97 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $31,439 | $15.11 |
| 46 | Indiana | $33,523 | $16.12 |
| 47 | Florida | $35,146 | $16.90 |
| 48 | Alabama | $34,128 | $16.41 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $32,784 | $15.76 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $32,940 | $15.84 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $28,541 | $13.72 |
The highest-paying cities for early interventionists are Minot, ND, Glen Burnie, MD, and Columbia, MD.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot, ND | $51,859 | $24.93 |
| 2 | Glen Burnie, MD | $51,548 | $24.78 |
| 3 | Columbia, MD | $51,524 | $24.77 |
| 4 | Devils Lake, ND | $51,313 | $24.67 |
| 5 | Jamestown, ND | $51,151 | $24.59 |
| 6 | Fargo, ND | $50,745 | $24.40 |
| 7 | Lakeport, CA | $50,225 | $24.15 |
| 8 | Petaluma, CA | $50,075 | $24.07 |
| 9 | San Francisco, CA | $49,942 | $24.01 |
| 10 | Vallejo, CA | $49,927 | $24.00 |
| 11 | Berkeley, CA | $49,897 | $23.99 |
| 12 | Millbrae, CA | $49,892 | $23.99 |
| 13 | Burlingame, CA | $49,876 | $23.98 |
| 14 | Clyde, CA | $49,830 | $23.96 |
| 15 | Concord, CA | $49,825 | $23.95 |
| 16 | Walnut Creek, CA | $49,817 | $23.95 |
| 17 | Hayward, CA | $49,793 | $23.94 |
| 18 | East Palo Alto, CA | $49,768 | $23.93 |
| 19 | Palo Alto, CA | $49,761 | $23.92 |
| 20 | San Ramon, CA | $49,757 | $23.92 |
An early interventionist's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $56,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $40,867 | $3,406 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
The highest paying types of early interventionists are school social worker, child welfare specialist, and family service counselor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Advocate | $33,924 | $2,827 | $16.31 | 78,437 |
| Youth Worker | $32,242 | $2,687 | $15.50 | 87,360 |
| School Social Worker | $54,856 | $4,571 | $26.37 | 122,376 |
| Child Care Counselor | $36,843 | $3,070 | $17.71 | 100,538 |
| Case Worker | $41,459 | $3,455 | $19.93 | 107,329 |
| Foster Care Worker | $46,037 | $3,836 | $22.13 | 151,625 |
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Early interventionist salaries at Legacy Traditional Schools and City of Muskegon are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average early interventionist salary at companies like MercyOne and Distinctive Schools are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Traditional Schools | $45,256 | $21.76 |
| 2 | City of Muskegon | $44,875 | $21.57 |
| 3 | MercyOne | $43,186 | $20.76 |
| 4 | Distinctive Schools | $43,061 | $20.70 |
| 5 | Public Prep Network | $40,406 | $19.43 |
| 6 | Easterseals | $40,248 | $19.35 |
| 7 | Americorps | $39,752 | $19.11 |
| 8 | Community Care Alliance | $39,304 | $18.90 |
| 9 | Great Hearts Texas | $38,258 | $18.39 |
| 10 | Butterfly Effects | $38,181 | $18.36 |
| 11 | DDRC Colorado | $37,690 | $18.12 |
| 12 | Charter Schools USA | $37,147 | $17.86 |
| 13 | KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools | $36,879 | $17.73 |
| 14 | Sheridan School District | $36,709 | $17.65 |
| 15 | Rocky Mountain Prep | $36,551 | $17.57 |
| 16 | Harrisburg School District | $35,579 | $17.11 |
| 17 | Maureen Joy Charter School | $35,578 | $17.10 |
| 18 | Pueblo City-County Library District | $35,429 | $17.03 |
| 19 | Harrison Central School District | $35,393 | $17.02 |
| 20 | Harvest Preparatory Academy | $35,252 | $16.95 |
The average early interventionist salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $39,694 | $19.08 |
| 2 | Health Care | $39,201 | $18.85 |
| 3 | Professional | $39,160 | $18.83 |
| 4 | Education | $38,507 | $18.51 |
The average early interventionist salary has risen by $6,540 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average early interventionist earned $34,327 annually, but today, they earn $40,867 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for early interventionists over the last decade.
Compare early interventionist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare early interventionist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,900 | $19.65 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $40,000 | $19.23 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $39,000 | $18.77 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $37,400 | $18.00 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $36,500 | $17.55 | +2.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalight Foundation | Bilingual Early Interventionist | Dublin, CA | 06/27/2025 | $68,840 |
| Ascend Rehab Services | Early Interventionist/Infant Development Specialist (Ei/Ids), Clinic Based | Antioch, CA | 06/19/2025 | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Early Interventionist, Child and Family Grant Programs | Toone, TN | 06/12/2025 | $37,274 |
| The Stepping Stones Group | ABA Early Interventionist-Autism Therapist | Sacramento, CA | 06/03/2025 | $43,827 |
| Catalight Foundation | Early Interventionist | Walnut Creek, CA | 05/27/2025 | $68,840 |
| Easterseals Northern California | Early Interventionist | Walnut Creek, CA | 05/25/2025 | $68,840 |
| About Play | Early Interventionist Specialist-About Play Columbia | Columbia, SC | 05/23/2025 | $40,000 |
| The Stepping Stones Group | ABA Early Interventionist-Autism Therapist | Sacramento, CA | 05/06/2025 | $43,827 |
| Catalight Foundation | Early Interventionist-Bilingual | Oakland, CA | 04/28/2025 | $68,640 |
| The Stepping Stones Group | Early Interventionist | Sacramento, CA | 04/24/2025 | $43,827 |
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