Childcare Worker Salary in Arizona
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Arizona
$35,100
$16.88 an hour
10th percentile
$30,830
90th percentile
$45,660
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,530
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Arizona was $35,100 in May 2025, $120 (0%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $32,560 (25th percentile) and $38,320 (75th percentile).
Arizona ranks 21 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,830 | $14.82 |
| 25th | $32,560 | $15.65 |
| 50th (median) | $35,100 | $16.88 |
| 75th | $38,320 | $18.43 |
| 90th | $45,660 | $21.95 |
| Mean (average) | $36,350 | $17.48 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Arizona, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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