SOC 39-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Childcare Workers — Texas
Texas · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Texas is $28,570 a year, trailing the national median of $34,980 by 18.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Texas is $28,570 a year, trailing the national median of $34,980 by 18.3%. Half of workers earn between $23,370 and $31,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,750 and the ninetieth at $37,290.
The area has 34,160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.4 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Texas ranks 41st by median wage. Dallas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $31,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 779th of 794 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,750 | −37.8% |
| 25th | $23,370 | −33.2% |
| Median (50th) | $28,570 | −18.3% |
| 75th | $31,920 | −8.7% |
| 90th | $37,290 | +6.6% |
| Mean | $29,050 | −17.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $31,110 | 8,660 | |
| 2 | Midland | $30,010 | 240 | |
| 3 | Houston | $29,530 | 8,690 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $29,440 | 3,100 | |
| 5 | Austin | $28,470 | 3,400 | |
| 6 | College Station | $27,250 | 350 | |
| 7 | Amarillo | $27,230 | 370 | |
| 8 | Corpus Christi | $27,210 | 570 | |
| 9 | Odessa | $27,210 | 200 | |
| 10 | Abilene | $26,810 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $28,570 goes as far as $29,423 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,423US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,570 a year, 18.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,750 to $37,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 34,160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $31,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Childcare Workers in Texas?
The median annual wage is $28,570, or $13.73 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 Texas is 18.3% 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 Texas earns more than $37,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,750 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 Dallas, at $31,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 34,160 jobs in this occupation in Texas. 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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