Childcare Worker Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Ohio
$29,680
$14.27 an hour
10th percentile
$23,800
90th percentile
$40,390
Jobs (wage & salary)
11,300
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Ohio was $29,680 in May 2025, $5,300 (15%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $27,540 (25th percentile) and $36,450 (75th percentile).
Ohio ranks 35 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 Ohio
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,800 | $11.44 |
| 25th | $27,540 | $13.24 |
| 50th (median) | $29,680 | $14.27 |
| 75th | $36,450 | $17.52 |
| 90th | $40,390 | $19.42 |
| Mean (average) | $31,930 | $15.35 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Ohio, BLS OEWS May 2025.