Childcare Workers Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #20 of 51 · MN
2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,720 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,520
Employment 11,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,560P25 $30,340 Median $35,520P75 $38,490P90 $44,880
About 80% of childcare workerss in Minnesota earn between $28,560 and $44,880. 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 Minnesota is $35,720, about 2% above the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $36,310 | $36,990 | 7,740 |
| Mankato, MN | $34,590 | $32,930 | 300 |
| Rochester, MN | $34,510 | $33,750 | 650 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $34,030 | $33,190 | 480 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $32,620 | $32,710 | 550 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $32,250 | $33,500 | 190 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $31,200 | $32,510 | 630 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $30,960 | $33,740 | 450 |