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.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Childcare Workers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 9.2% from 2023 to 2025.
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.