SOC 39-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Childcare Workers — Southern Vermont
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Southern Vermont, VT the median wage for Childcare Workers is $38,530 a year, which is 10.1% higher than the national figure of $34,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southern Vermont, VT the median wage for Childcare Workers is $38,530 a year, which is 10.1% higher than the national figure of $34,980. Half of workers earn between $35,890 and $41,970. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,350 and the ninetieth at $46,030.
Burlington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,030. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 289th of 319 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,350 | −10.4% |
| 25th | $35,890 | +2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $38,530 | +10.1% |
| 75th | $41,970 | +20.0% |
| 90th | $46,030 | +31.6% |
| Mean | $38,790 | +10.9% |
Other metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $38,030 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Vermont sit close to the national average, so $38,530 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$38,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,316US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,530 a year, 10.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,350 to $46,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $38,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Childcare Workers in Southern Vermont, VT?
The median annual wage is $38,530, or $18.53 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 Southern Vermont, VT is 10.1% higher. 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 Southern Vermont, VT earns more than $46,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,350 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 Burlington, at $38,030 per year.
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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