How much does a Child Care Worker make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Care Worker in Los Angeles, CA is $36,243. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,288 to $39,168, with most professionals earning between $32,509 and $41,831.

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 $32,509 Los Angeles,CA May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $34,288 Los Angeles,CA May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $36,243 Los Angeles,CA May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $39,168 Los Angeles,CA May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $41,831 Los Angeles,CA May 01, 2025
25% $34,288 10% $32,509 90% $41,831 75% $39,168 $36,243 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Child Care Center Teacher


    Associate's Degree

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    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 Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
34288
39168
36243

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
33639
41515
37296
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 Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Child Care Worker ranges from $34,288 to $39,168 with the average base salary of $36,243. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,639 to $41,515 with the average total cash compensation of $37,296.

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