Childcare Worker Salary in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Oregon
$38,650
$18.58 an hour
10th percentile
$32,580
90th percentile
$46,450
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,240
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Oregon was $38,650 in May 2025, $3,670 (10%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $35,620 (25th percentile) and $43,620 (75th percentile).
Oregon ranks 6 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 Oregon
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,580 | $15.66 |
| 25th | $35,620 | $17.13 |
| 50th (median) | $38,650 | $18.58 |
| 75th | $43,620 | $20.97 |
| 90th | $46,450 | $22.33 |
| Mean (average) | $39,170 | $18.83 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Oregon, BLS OEWS May 2025.