Childcare Worker Salary in District of Columbia
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in District of Columbia
$47,340
$22.76 an hour
10th percentile
$39,050
90th percentile
$56,790
Jobs (wage & salary)
1,350
The median annual wage for childcare workers in District of Columbia was $47,340 in May 2025, $12,360 (35%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $40,300 (25th percentile) and $56,040 (75th percentile).
District of Columbia ranks 1 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 District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,050 | $18.77 |
| 25th | $40,300 | $19.38 |
| 50th (median) | $47,340 | $22.76 |
| 75th | $56,040 | $26.94 |
| 90th | $56,790 | $27.30 |
| Mean (average) | $48,360 | $23.25 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in District of Columbia, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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