Childcare Worker Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in New York
$37,590
$18.07 an hour
10th percentile
$33,630
90th percentile
$46,970
Jobs (wage & salary)
44,020
The median annual wage for childcare workers in New York was $37,590 in May 2025, $2,610 (7%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $35,420 (25th percentile) and $43,730 (75th percentile).
New York ranks 8 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 New York
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,630 | $16.17 |
| 25th | $35,420 | $17.03 |
| 50th (median) | $37,590 | $18.07 |
| 75th | $43,730 | $21.02 |
| 90th | $46,970 | $22.58 |
| Mean (average) | $39,690 | $19.08 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in New York, BLS OEWS May 2025.