Childcare Worker Salary in Utah
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Utah
$31,630
$15.21 an hour
10th percentile
$23,040
90th percentile
$43,440
Jobs (wage & salary)
4,830
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Utah was $31,630 in May 2025, $3,350 (10%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $29,530 (25th percentile) and $35,380 (75th percentile).
Utah ranks 26 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 Utah
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,040 | $11.08 |
| 25th | $29,530 | $14.20 |
| 50th (median) | $31,630 | $15.21 |
| 75th | $35,380 | $17.01 |
| 90th | $43,440 | $20.89 |
| Mean (average) | $32,710 | $15.73 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Utah, BLS OEWS May 2025.