What is the typical salary range for a Childcare Worker?

Pay typically falls between $30,500 and $40,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

Childcare Worker Salary: $36,000 Average

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Average base salary

$36,000 / year

≈ $3,000 per month · $17.31 per hour

Location

25th percentile
$30,500Average
$36,00075th percentile
$40,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Childcare Worker is a professional role in the Personal Care and Service job family, focused on Childcare Worker work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Childcare Worker pays 25% below the average across 32 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $48,000).

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Funeral Attendant$38,500

Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,500

Shampooer$33,000

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$40,000

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41,500

Gambling Service Workers, All Other$43,000

Concierge$44,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Childcare Worker make?

The average base salary for a Childcare Worker in the United States is $36,000 per year, or about $17.31 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $30,500 and $40,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Personal Care and Service roles?

The Personal Care and Service job family averages $48,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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