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Childcare Workers

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Childcare Workers

National Avg Annual Salary

$33,140

National Avg Hourly Wage

$15.93

National Total Employment

520,180

Top Metro Avg Salary

$51,310

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $46,040.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 47,190 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL shows an average annual salary of $51,310.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 46,800 jobs.

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Top States for Childcare Workers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $46,040 1,010 Open
Massachusetts MA $41,350 12,370 Open
California CA $41,260 47,190 Open
Washington WA $40,660 4,300 Open
Colorado CO $39,560 11,560 Open
Vermont VT $39,370 1,120 Open
New York NY $38,210 42,780 Open
Arizona AZ $37,310 6,190 Open
Oregon OR $37,030 4,230 Open
Alaska AK $36,920 1,260 Open

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