Childcare Worker salary in the United States

How much does a Childcare Worker make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$16.82

Median $16.82
Low $11.66High $22.12

Based on 518,910 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$24,260
25th percentile
$29,360
75th percentile
$38,570
90th percentile
$46,010

Highest paying cities for Childcare Worker

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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