Childcare Workers Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Childcare Workers in the United States is around $29570 per year.

How much do Childcare Workers make in the United States?

In the United States, Childcare Workers earn an average hourly wage of $14.22 and a mean annual wage of $29570.

Mean Hourly Wage

$14.22

Mean Annual Wage

$29570

Childcare Workers earnings by experience

For Childcare Workers positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $10.22 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $11.31 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $13.71, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $16.28. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $18.79 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Childcare Workers roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $21250 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $23530 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $28520. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $33870, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $39090 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Childcare Workers

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$10.22

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$21250

Earnings for Junior-level Childcare Workers

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$11.31

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$23530

Earnings for Mid-level Childcare Workers

Median Hourly Wage

$13.71

Median Annual Wage

$28520

Earnings for Senior-level Childcare Workers

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$16.28

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$33870

Earnings for Top-level Childcare Workers

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$18.79

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$39090

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)