Childcare Workers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #15 of 51 · IL
4.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,560 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $35,830
Employment 23,900
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $32,510 Median $35,830P75 $37,980P90 $44,980
About 80% of childcare workerss in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $44,980. 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 Illinois is $36,560, about 4.4% above the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,610 | $37,220 | 17,540 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,170 | $35,130 | 380 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $34,990 | $35,060 | 530 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,740 | $35,350 | 100 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $33,910 | $34,840 | 540 |
| Rockford, IL | $33,560 | $34,280 | 500 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,340 | $34,030 | 600 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,140 | $34,430 | 520 |