Average salary, compensation, and wages for Child care workers in the United StatesPay depends on the educational attainment of the worker and the type of establishment. Although the pay generally is very low, more education usually means higher earnings. Median hourly earnings of wage and salary childcare workers were $7.86 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $6.66 and $9.65. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $5.91, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $11.46. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of childcare workers in 2002 were as follows:
Earnings of self-employed childcare workers vary depending on the hours worked, the number and ages of the children, and the location. Benefits vary, but are minimal for most childcare workers. Many employers offer free or discounted childcare to employees. Some offer a full benefits package, including health insurance and paid vacations, but others offer no benefits at all. Some employers offer seminars and workshops to help workers learn new skills. A few are willing to cover the cost of courses taken at community colleges or technical schools. Live-in nannies get free room and board. More information on Child care workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Child care workers occupation Number of Child care workers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Child care workers Working conditions for Child care workers Significant points for Child care workers Training requirements for Child care workers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |