Childcare Workers Salary in Texas
Ranked #45 of 51 · TX
17.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $29,050 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $28,570
Employment 34,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,750P25 $23,370 Median $28,570P75 $31,920P90 $37,290
About 80% of childcare workerss in Texas earn between $21,750 and $37,290. 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 Texas is $29,050, about 17.1% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $31,110 | $31,010 | 8,660 |
| Midland, TX | $30,010 | $30,470 | 240 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,530 | $30,110 | 8,690 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $29,440 | $29,110 | 3,100 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $28,470 | $30,340 | 3,400 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $27,770 | $28,770 | 180 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $27,250 | $28,910 | 350 |
| Amarillo, TX | $27,230 | $26,690 | 370 |