Childcare Workers Salary in Kansas
Ranked #41 of 51 · KS
13.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,430 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $29,240
Employment 7,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,810P25 $27,520 Median $29,240P75 $34,900P90 $37,280
About 80% of childcare workerss in Kansas earn between $22,810 and $37,280. 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 Kansas is $30,430, about 13.1% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $32,790 | $32,720 | 540 |
| Lawrence, KS | $29,090 | $30,110 | 240 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $28,820 | $28,890 | 1,670 |
| Manhattan, KS | $28,590 | $28,470 | 210 |
| Wichita, KS | $28,210 | $28,290 | 1,490 |