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Childcare Workers salary in United States

The median childcare workers salary is $34,980 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$24,260
Median (p50)
$34,980
Top (p90)
$46,010
Sample size
518,910

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$24,260
p25$29,360
Median$34,980
p75$38,570
Top (p90)$46,010
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Childcare Workers salary by region

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$41,590
Massachusetts$40,900
Colorado$40,750
California$40,020
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$39,890
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$37,870
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$37,610
New York$37,590
Connecticut$36,660
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$36,610

Pay trend

Up 9.2% from 2023 to 2025.

$32,0702023
$33,1402024
$35,0302025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Childcare Workers salary FAQs

What is the average Childcare Workers salary in United States?

The median Childcare Workers salary in United States is $34,980 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of childcare workerss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Childcare Workers earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $24,260 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $46,010 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $34,980.

Do Childcare Workers salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is among the highest at $41,590, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Childcare Workers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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