Childcare Worker Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Washington
$41,680
$20.04 an hour
10th percentile
$35,340
90th percentile
$50,080
Jobs (wage & salary)
4,340
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Washington was $41,680 in May 2025, $6,700 (19%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $37,460 (25th percentile) and $44,770 (75th percentile).
Washington ranks 2 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 Washington
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 |
| 25th | $37,460 | $18.01 |
| 50th (median) | $41,680 | $20.04 |
| 75th | $44,770 | $21.52 |
| 90th | $50,080 | $24.08 |
| Mean (average) | $42,400 | $20.39 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Washington, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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