Childcare Worker Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Wisconsin
$32,460
$15.61 an hour
10th percentile
$24,650
90th percentile
$42,830
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,560
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Wisconsin was $32,460 in May 2025, $2,520 (7%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $29,360 (25th percentile) and $36,720 (75th percentile).
Wisconsin ranks 25 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 Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,650 | $11.85 |
| 25th | $29,360 | $14.12 |
| 50th (median) | $32,460 | $15.61 |
| 75th | $36,720 | $17.65 |
| 90th | $42,830 | $20.59 |
| Mean (average) | $33,420 | $16.07 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Wisconsin, BLS OEWS May 2025.