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Childcare Workers Salary in Washington
Ranked #5 of 51 · WA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do childcare workers make in Washington?
The median childcare workers salary in Washington is $41,680 per year (mean $42,400), and about 80% earn between $35,340 and $50,080.
How much do childcare workers make per hour in Washington?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Washington a high-paying state for childcare workers?
Washington ranks #5 of 51 states for childcare workers pay. Its mean salary of $42,400 is about 21% above the U.S. average of $35,030.
Which metro areas in Washington pay childcare workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for childcare workers are Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($43,710), Longview-Kelso, WA ($42,300), Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($40,150), by median annual wage.