Childcare Workers Salary in Washington
Ranked #5 of 51 · WA
21% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,400 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $41,680
Employment 4,340
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,340P25 $37,460 Median $41,680P75 $44,770P90 $50,080
About 80% of childcare workerss in Washington earn between $35,340 and $50,080. 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 Washington is $42,400, about 21% above the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,710 | $44,390 | 2,520 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $42,300 | $41,730 | 30 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $40,150 | $41,760 | 60 |
| Bellingham, WA | $38,820 | $39,020 | 130 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $38,690 | $40,220 | 110 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $38,390 | $39,630 | 240 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $38,200 | $40,650 | 140 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $38,130 | $39,910 | 60 |