Childcare Worker Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Michigan
$30,970
$14.89 an hour
10th percentile
$27,210
90th percentile
$39,340
Jobs (wage & salary)
14,010
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Michigan was $30,970 in May 2025, $4,010 (11%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $28,850 (25th percentile) and $36,010 (75th percentile).
Michigan ranks 27 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 Michigan
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,210 | $13.08 |
| 25th | $28,850 | $13.87 |
| 50th (median) | $30,970 | $14.89 |
| 75th | $36,010 | $17.31 |
| 90th | $39,340 | $18.92 |
| Mean (average) | $33,100 | $15.91 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Michigan, BLS OEWS May 2025.