Childcare Worker Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Minnesota
$35,520
$17.08 an hour
10th percentile
$28,560
90th percentile
$44,880
Jobs (wage & salary)
11,570
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Minnesota was $35,520 in May 2025, $540 (2%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $30,340 (25th percentile) and $38,490 (75th percentile).
Minnesota ranks 19 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 Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,560 | $13.73 |
| 25th | $30,340 | $14.59 |
| 50th (median) | $35,520 | $17.08 |
| 75th | $38,490 | $18.50 |
| 90th | $44,880 | $21.58 |
| Mean (average) | $35,720 | $17.17 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Minnesota, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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