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Day care provider salary
Average day care provider salary
$14.98
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Average day care provider salary by state
Highest paying states for day care providers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $35,678 | $17.15 |
| 2 | Nevada | $33,687 | $16.20 |
| 3 | Washington | $43,075 | $20.71 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $33,987 | $16.34 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $33,589 | $16.15 |
| 6 | Idaho | $35,663 | $17.15 |
| 7 | Kentucky | $33,054 | $15.89 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $38,319 | $18.42 |
| 9 | Michigan | $29,446 | $14.16 |
| 10 | Colorado | $35,090 | $16.87 |
| 11 | Oregon | $33,003 | $15.87 |
| 12 | Arizona | $30,805 | $14.81 |
| 13 | Vermont | $32,989 | $15.86 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $31,612 | $15.20 |
| 15 | Delaware | $31,701 | $15.24 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $33,591 | $16.15 |
| 17 | California | $36,042 | $17.33 |
| 18 | Ohio | $28,968 | $13.93 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $33,178 | $15.95 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $29,299 | $14.09 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $28,000 | $13.46 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $28,125 | $13.52 |
| 23 | Montana | $27,677 | $13.31 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $26,882 | $12.92 |
| 25 | Missouri | $27,203 | $13.08 |
| 26 | Utah | $29,843 | $14.35 |
| 27 | New York | $31,271 | $15.03 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $27,293 | $13.12 |
| 29 | Illinois | $27,611 | $13.27 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $26,400 | $12.69 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $30,211 | $14.52 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $30,260 | $14.55 |
| 33 | Virginia | $27,578 | $13.26 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $30,639 | $14.73 |
| 35 | Kansas | $26,135 | $12.56 |
| 36 | Georgia | $25,394 | $12.21 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $26,915 | $12.94 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $24,409 | $11.74 |
| 39 | Maryland | $26,536 | $12.76 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $24,675 | $11.86 |
| 41 | Iowa | $22,392 | $10.77 |
| 42 | Texas | $26,470 | $12.73 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $24,612 | $11.83 |
| 44 | Alaska | $25,896 | $12.45 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $25,410 | $12.22 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $23,197 | $11.15 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $21,549 | $10.36 |
| 48 | Indiana | $25,464 | $12.24 |
| 49 | Alabama | $23,349 | $11.23 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $23,368 | $11.23 |
| 51 | Florida | $23,532 | $11.31 |
Day care provider salary details
A day care provider's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a day care provider's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $31,164 | $2,597 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying day care provider jobs
The highest paying types of day care providers are provider, child care provider, and in-home childcare provider.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Club Attendant | $24,787 | $2,066 | $11.92 | 45,501 |
| Floater Teacher | $28,813 | $2,401 | $13.85 | 78,131 |
| Toddler Teacher | $30,703 | $2,559 | $14.76 | 67,810 |
| Lead Toddler Teacher | $29,942 | $2,495 | $14.40 | 54,376 |
| Vocational Childcare Teacher | $30,178 | $2,515 | $14.51 | 59,686 |
| Baby Sitter | $30,972 | $2,581 | $14.89 | 19,382 |
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Day care provider salary trends
The average day care provider salary has risen by $7,381 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average day care provider earned $23,783 annually, but today, they earn $31,164 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for day care providers over the last decade.
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Average day care provider salary over time
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Day care provider salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,200 | $14.98 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $29,700 | $14.26 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $28,400 | $13.68 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $27,300 | $13.12 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $25,900 | $12.46 | +4.0% |
Recently added day care provider salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Valley Community Services | Therapeutic Day Treatment Provider) | Blacksburg, VA | 06/17/2025 | $44,996 |
| Childserve | In-Home Medical Day Care Provider-Weekdays (PRN-Flexible Hours) | Iowa City, IA | 06/12/2025 | $37,566 |
| New River Valley Community Services | Therapeutic Day Treatment Provider) | Blacksburg, VA | 04/28/2025 | $38,943 |
| New River Valley Community Services | Therapeutic Day Treatment Provider) | Blacksburg, VA | 03/26/2025 | $38,943 |
| Childserve | In-Home Medical Day Care Provider-Weekdays (PRN-Flexible Hours) | Iowa City, IA | 03/19/2025 | $37,566 |
| Kinross Gold | Day Care Provider | Nevada | 02/21/2025 | $32,745 |
| Trinity Health Corporation | Accountant-Eddy Senior Care-Troy, NY-Days | Schenectady, NY | 02/21/2025 | $42,157 |
| New River Valley Community Services | Therapeutic Day Treatment Provider) | Blacksburg, VA | 02/18/2025 | $38,943 |
| Newenglandvillage | Day Services Paraprofessional M-F Mothers Hours! | Kingston, MA | 02/17/2025 | $41,740 |
| Fra Alaska | Day Habilitation Provider | Fairbanks, AK | 02/17/2025 | $41,740 |
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