Hourly Wage for Child Care Worker Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Child Care Worker Salary

What is the hourly salary range of Child Care Worker?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Child Care Worker in the United States is $16. While Salary.com is seeing that Child Care Worker salary in the US can go up to $18 or down to $14, but most earn between $15 and $17. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Care Worker in the United States.

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Child Care Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $14 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $15 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $16 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $17 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $18 US April 01, 2025
25% $15 10% $14 90% $18 75% $17 $16 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Child Care Center Teacher


    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Child Care Worker

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Child Caregiver II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Child Care Worker in the United States. The average hourly rate for Child Care Worker ranges from $15 to $17 with the average hourly pay of $16. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $15 to $17 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $16.

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