SOC 39-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Childcare Workers — Idaho
Idaho · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho is $30,160 a year, trailing the national median of $34,980 by 13.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho is $30,160 a year, trailing the national median of $34,980 by 13.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $27,330 and $36,180. The lowest tenth earn under $17,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $42,150.
The area has 4,430 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.2 of every thousand jobs. Idaho ranks number 32nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Coeur d'Alene records the highest median at $33,510. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 605th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,550 | −49.8% |
| 25th | $27,330 | −21.9% |
| Median (50th) | $30,160 | −13.8% |
| 75th | $36,180 | +3.4% |
| 90th | $42,150 | +20.5% |
| Mean | $31,600 | −9.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeur d'Alene | $33,510 | 350 | |
| 2 | Lewiston | $31,080 | 160 | |
| 3 | Boise City | $30,630 | 1,970 | |
| 4 | Twin Falls | $30,050 | 210 | |
| 5 | Pocatello | $28,190 | 240 | |
| 6 | Idaho Falls | $27,920 | 530 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $30,160 goes as far as $31,581 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,581US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,160 a year, 13.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $17,550 to $42,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,430 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Coeur d'Alene, at $33,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Childcare Workers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $30,160, or $14.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,980, so pay in Idaho is 13.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $42,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $17,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Coeur d'Alene, at $33,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,430 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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