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Childcare Workers Salary in Arizona
Ranked #18 of 51 · AZ
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of childcare workerss in Arizona earn between $30,830 and $45,660. 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 Arizona is $36,350, about 3.8% above the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,640 | $39,010 | 150 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $35,760 | $36,810 | 4,230 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $34,930 | $36,710 | 80 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $33,790 | $35,590 | 60 |
| Tucson, AZ | $32,830 | $34,560 | 690 |
| Yuma, AZ | $32,150 | $32,960 | 60 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $31,390 | $32,130 | 50 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $30,960 | $33,180 | 180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do childcare workers make in Arizona?
The median childcare workers salary in Arizona is $35,100 per year (mean $36,350), and about 80% earn between $30,830 and $45,660.
How much do childcare workers make per hour in Arizona?
Roughly $17 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $36,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arizona a high-paying state for childcare workers?
Arizona ranks #18 of 51 states for childcare workers pay. Its mean salary of $36,350 is about 3.8% above the U.S. average of $35,030.
Which metro areas in Arizona pay childcare workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for childcare workers are Flagstaff, AZ ($39,640), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($35,760), Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($34,930), by median annual wage.