Childcare Worker Salary in Maine
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Maine
$36,350
$17.47 an hour
10th percentile
$31,200
90th percentile
$46,020
Jobs (wage & salary)
4,990
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Maine was $36,350 in May 2025, $1,370 (4%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $34,770 (25th percentile) and $37,630 (75th percentile).
Maine ranks 14 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 Maine
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| 25th | $34,770 | $16.72 |
| 50th (median) | $36,350 | $17.47 |
| 75th | $37,630 | $18.09 |
| 90th | $46,020 | $22.13 |
| Mean (average) | $37,280 | $17.92 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Maine, BLS OEWS May 2025.