SOC 39-9011 · May 2025 · United States
Childcare Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Childcare Workers across the United States is $34,980 per year, measured over 518,910 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $47,340.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Childcare Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 114.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $47,340 and Mississippi pays $22,050.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $47,340 | 1,350 | |
| 2 | Washington | $41,680 | 4,340 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $40,900 | 13,140 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $40,750 | 13,310 | |
| 5 | California | $40,020 | 52,780 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $38,650 | 5,240 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $38,030 | — | |
| 8 | New York | $37,590 | 44,020 | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $37,080 | 2,820 | |
| 10 | Hawaii | $37,030 | 1,870 |
States with the most Childcare Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 52,780 | $40,020 | |
| 2 | New York | 44,020 | $37,590 | |
| 3 | Texas | 34,160 | $28,570 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 25,070 | $36,390 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 23,900 | $35,830 | |
| 6 | Florida | 21,760 | $34,210 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 21,040 | $28,020 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 14,010 | $30,970 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 13,930 | $34,330 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 13,650 | $29,660 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Port | $47,300 | 1,530 |
| 2 | San Jose | $45,720 | 3,090 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $44,540 | 8,260 |
| 4 | Denver | $44,320 | 7,870 |
| 5 | Seattle | $43,710 | 2,520 |
| 6 | Barnstable Town | $43,480 | 270 |
| 7 | Boulder | $43,380 | 1,060 |
| 8 | San Luis Obispo | $42,860 | 370 |
| 9 | Longview | $42,300 | 30 |
| 10 | Modesto | $41,920 | 660 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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