How much does a Child Care Worker make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Care Worker in Houston, TX is $32,660. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $30,899 to $35,296, with most professionals earning between $29,295 and $37,696.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Child Care Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $29,295 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $30,899 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $32,660 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $35,296 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $37,696 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $30,899 10% $29,295 90% $37,696 75% $35,296 $32,660 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Child Care Center Teacher


    Associate's Degree

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    Child Care Worker

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Child Caregiver II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Care Worker in Houston, TX. The base salary for Child Care Worker ranges from $30,899 to $35,296 with the average base salary of $32,660. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,899 to $35,296 with the average total cash compensation of $32,660.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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