Childcare Workers Salary in Missouri
Ranked #26 of 51 · MO
5.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $33,240 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $30,790
Employment 12,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,600P25 $29,000 Median $30,790P75 $35,670P90 $41,600
About 80% of childcare workerss in Missouri earn between $28,600 and $41,600. 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 Missouri is $33,240, about 5.1% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $33,320 | $34,490 | 5,710 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $31,770 | $32,900 | 6,660 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $30,380 | $33,650 | 260 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,610 | $32,350 | 920 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $29,210 | $31,350 | 140 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $29,130 | $32,390 | 260 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,070 | $31,970 | 470 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $28,800 | $32,120 | 380 |