Childcare Workers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #4 of 51 · CO
21.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,410 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $40,750
Employment 13,310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,430P25 $36,990 Median $40,750P75 $46,260P90 $49,190
About 80% of childcare workerss in Colorado earn between $33,430 and $49,190. 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 Colorado is $42,410, about 21.1% above the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $44,580 | $45,590 | 760 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $44,320 | $43,760 | 7,870 |
| Boulder, CO | $43,380 | $44,280 | 1,060 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $37,250 | $39,300 | 270 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,160 | $39,120 | 1,380 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,690 | $37,890 | 490 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $36,440 | $38,390 | 400 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $36,420 | $37,280 | 740 |