Childcare Worker Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Montana
$35,120
$16.89 an hour
10th percentile
$27,770
90th percentile
$38,750
Jobs (wage & salary)
2,190
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Montana was $35,120 in May 2025, $140 (0%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $29,020 (25th percentile) and $36,310 (75th percentile).
Montana ranks 20 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 Montana
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,770 | $13.35 |
| 25th | $29,020 | $13.95 |
| 50th (median) | $35,120 | $16.89 |
| 75th | $36,310 | $17.46 |
| 90th | $38,750 | $18.63 |
| Mean (average) | $33,540 | $16.13 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Montana, BLS OEWS May 2025.