SOC 399011

Childcare Workers

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play. Excludes "Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education" (25-2011) and "Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education" (25-9042).

National Median

$32,050

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$32,050

Entry Level (10th pct)

$22,900

Experienced (90th pct)

$44,560

Total Employed

520,180

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$22,900 - $28,000
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$28,000 - $36,960
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$36,960 - $44,560

Highest Paying Locations for Childcare Workers

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

$47,730

+48.9% vs national

District of Columbia

$45,400

+41.7% vs national

Ocala, FL

$44,990

+40.4% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$44,970

+40.3% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$43,640

+36.2% vs national

Childcare Workers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$47,730	1,440
District of Columbia	$45,400	1,010
Ocala, FL	$44,990	440
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$44,970	5,760
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$43,640	2,440
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$42,810	150
Boulder, CO	$42,730	830
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$40,180	2,220
Modesto, CA	$39,610	490
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$39,460	610
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$39,460	680
Massachusetts	$39,290	12,370
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$39,290	9,650
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$38,720	7,000
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$38,610	250
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$38,560	500
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$38,460	200
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$38,430	490
Barnstable Town, MA	$38,410	220
Colorado	$38,410	11,560
Worcester, MA	$38,390	1,060
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$38,290	50
California	$38,220	47,190
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$38,070	19,120
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$38,060	360
Pittsfield, MA	$38,010	230
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$37,970	110
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$37,970	3,800
Vallejo, CA	$37,930	500
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$37,920	160
Flagstaff, AZ	$37,910	150
Napa, CA	$37,900	150
Vermont	$37,830	1,120
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$37,820	300
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$37,820	330
Washington	$37,800	4,300
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$37,610	700
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$37,540	2,570
Salinas, CA	$37,540	490
Springfield, MA	$37,520	600
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$37,250	180
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$37,170	300
Colorado Springs, CO	$37,090	1,070
Greeley, CO	$37,070	450
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$37,020	4,030
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$36,990	540
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$36,870	250
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$36,780	360
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$36,760	270
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI	$36,720	580

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Childcare Workers?

The national median annual salary for Childcare Workers is $32,050, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Childcare Workerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Childcare Workerss is North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median salary of $47,730.

How much can an experienced Childcare Workers make?

Top-earning Childcare Workerss (90th percentile) make $44,560 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.