Childcare Worker Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Illinois
$35,830
$17.23 an hour
10th percentile
$31,200
90th percentile
$44,980
Jobs (wage & salary)
23,900
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Illinois was $35,830 in May 2025, $850 (2%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $32,510 (25th percentile) and $37,980 (75th percentile).
Illinois ranks 18 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 Illinois
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| 25th | $32,510 | $15.63 |
| 50th (median) | $35,830 | $17.23 |
| 75th | $37,980 | $18.26 |
| 90th | $44,980 | $21.62 |
| Mean (average) | $36,560 | $17.58 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Illinois, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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