Childcare Workers Salary in Alabama
Ranked #50 of 51 · AL
28.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $25,120 ≈ $12/hr
Median annual salary $22,720
Employment 4,580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $18,680P25 $21,540 Median $22,720P75 $28,090P90 $32,330
About 80% of childcare workerss in Alabama earn between $18,680 and $32,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in Alabama is $25,120, about 28.3% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $12/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $26,200 | $24,750 | 200 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $25,870 | $27,300 | 520 |
| Huntsville, AL | $23,110 | $26,310 | 440 |
| Birmingham, AL | $23,070 | $25,560 | 920 |
| Montgomery, AL | $22,720 | $25,790 | 660 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $22,640 | $24,090 | — |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $22,500 | $23,820 | 180 |
| Mobile, AL | $22,350 | $24,370 | 370 |