Childcare Worker Salary in Maryland
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Maryland
$36,030
$17.32 an hour
10th percentile
$31,570
90th percentile
$47,280
Jobs (wage & salary)
9,750
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Maryland was $36,030 in May 2025, $1,050 (3%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $34,250 (25th percentile) and $37,970 (75th percentile).
Maryland ranks 16 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 Maryland
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,570 | $15.18 |
| 25th | $34,250 | $16.47 |
| 50th (median) | $36,030 | $17.32 |
| 75th | $37,970 | $18.25 |
| 90th | $47,280 | $22.73 |
| Mean (average) | $38,030 | $18.29 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Maryland, BLS OEWS May 2025.