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Daycare provider assistant demographics and statistics in the US

Daycare provider assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates daycare provider assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our daycare provider assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about daycare provider assistants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 254,810 daycare provider assistants currently employed in the United States.
  • 85.1% of all daycare provider assistants are women, while 14.9% are men.
  • The average daycare provider assistant age is 37 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of daycare provider assistants is White (57.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.0%), Black or African American (8.6%) and Asian (7.1%).
  • Daycare provider assistants are most in-demand in Boston, MA.
  • The finance industry is the highest-paying for daycare provider assistants.
  • 4% of all daycare provider assistants are LGBT.
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Daycare provider assistant demographics by:

Daycare provider assistant gender statistics

85.1% of daycare provider assistants are women and 14.9% of daycare provider assistants are men.
  • Female, 85.1%
  • Male, 14.9%

Daycare provider assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female85.1%
Male14.9%

Daycare provider assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,183
female-income
Female income
$31,296

Daycare provider assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in daycare provider assistant positions over time. Currently, 85.1% of daycare provider assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
2021

Daycare provider assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201015.25%84.75%
201114.40%85.60%
201214.09%85.91%
201315.06%84.94%
201415.08%84.92%
201514.52%85.48%
201616.44%83.56%
201716.23%83.77%
201815.68%84.32%
201916.93%83.07%
202015.64%84.36%
202114.87%85.13%

Daycare provider assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared daycare provider assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Infant Childcare Provider3%97%
Daycare Owner4%96%
Professional Nanny5%95%
Daycare Provider Assistant15%85%
Intramural Director82%18%
Valet85%15%
Camp Boss88%12%

Daycare provider assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among daycare provider assistants is White, which makes up 57.0% of all daycare provider assistants. Comparatively, 20.0% of daycare provider assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of daycare provider assistants are Black or African American.
  • White, 57.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
  • Black or African American, 8.6%
  • Asian, 7.1%
  • Unknown, 6.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Daycare provider assistant race

Daycare provider assistant racePercentages
White57.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.0%
Black or African American8.6%
Asian7.1%
Unknown6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Daycare provider assistant race and ethnicity over time

See how daycare provider assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Daycare provider assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201062.03%12.55%5.57%16.75%
201161.58%13.21%5.45%16.16%
201260.96%12.53%5.60%17.42%
201361.99%11.92%5.82%16.59%
201462.18%11.64%5.95%16.67%
201562.42%11.37%5.79%16.82%
201662.46%11.09%5.71%17.11%
201761.37%10.73%6.08%17.83%
201862.12%9.38%6.25%18.35%
201961.43%8.98%6.92%18.88%
202059.34%9.61%6.92%18.39%
202157.02%8.63%7.08%19.99%

Daycare provider assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, black or african american daycare provider assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown daycare provider assistants have the lowest average salary at $30,804.
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
$30,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$30,804
White$31,781
Black or African American$33,192
Asian$32,691
Hispanic or Latino$32,500

Average daycare provider assistant age

See how the average age of daycare provider assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Daycare provider assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American3837
Unknown2730
Asian4546
Hispanic or Latino3237
White3033
American Indian and Alaska Native36.5

Daycare provider assistant age breakdown

The average age of daycare provider assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the daycare provider assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Daycare provider assistant age breakdown

Daycare Provider Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years41%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years33%

Daycare provider assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for daycare provider assistants is high school diploma, with 35% of daycare provider assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
  • High School Diploma, 35%
  • Bachelor's, 31%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Daycare provider assistants by degree level

Daycare provider assistant degreePercentages
High School Diploma35%
Bachelor's31%
Associate19%
Diploma8%
Other Degrees7%

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Daycare provider assistant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, daycare provider assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,404 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, daycare provider assistants earn a median annual income of $33,399 compared to $31,501 for daycare provider assistants with an Associate degree.
$38,000
$36,000
$34,000
$32,000
$30,000
$28,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$36,404
High School Diploma or Less$29,835
Bachelor's Degree$33,399
Some College/ Associate Degree$31,501

Daycare provider assistant employment statistics

Most daycare provider assistants work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where daycare provider assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where daycare provider assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Daycare provider assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees14%
50 - 100 employees34%
100 - 500 employees23%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees16%
> 10,000 employees5%

Daycare provider assistant jobs by company type

Employees with the daycare provider assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most daycare provider assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Daycare provider assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education41%
Public6%
Private49%
Government4%

Daycare provider assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for daycare provider assistants are education, health care and non profits.

Education

Health Care

Non Profits

Professional

Retail

Daycare provider assistant industry statistics

Daycare provider assistant turnover and employment statistics

Daycare provider assistant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for daycare provider assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Daycare provider assistant unemployment rate by year

YearDaycare provider assistant unemployment rate
201010.35%
201111.13%
201210.51%
20139.62%
20149.07%
20157.51%
20166.86%
20176.65%
20186.02%
20195.45%
20209.58%
20219.30%

Average daycare provider assistant tenure

The average daycare provider assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37,292 daycare provider assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Daycare provider assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year34%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years4%
11+ years5%

Daycare provider assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of daycare provider assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Daycare Provider Assistant4.43%-
Bootblack5.80%37
Sitter6.73%85,152
Parks Recreation Director8.12%7,782
Associate Dean Of Person12.72%31,629
Group Exercise Instructor13.13%33,704

Similar daycare provider assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Bootblack5.80%37
Sitter6.73%85,152
Parks Recreation Director8.12%7,782
Associate Dean Of Person12.72%31,629
Group Exercise Instructor13.13%33,704

Foreign languages spoken by daycare provider assistants

The most common foreign language among daycare provider assistants is Spanish at 73.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 1.7%.
  • Spanish, 73.9%
  • French, 6.7%
  • Portuguese, 1.7%
  • German, 1.6%
  • Italian, 1.5%
  • Other, 14.6%

Daycare provider assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish73.9%
French6.7%
Portuguese1.7%
German1.6%
Italian1.5%
Other14.6%

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Daycare provider assistant location demographics

The amount you can make as a daycare provider assistant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of daycare provider assistants is $42,240. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do daycare provider assistants earn the most?

Daycare provider assistants earn the most in Washington, where the average daycare provider assistant salary is $37,413. The map here shows where daycare provider assistants earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Daycare Provider Assistants?

By looking through more than 37,292 resumes, we found that the most popular places for daycare provider assistants are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Daycare Provider Assistants

Daycare provider assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,612$32,414
2Texas1,283$23,811
3Florida1,002$22,956
4New York973$30,718
5Ohio764$28,394
6Pennsylvania722$25,975
7Illinois697$29,621
8Georgia657$24,835
9Massachusetts569$29,280
10North Carolina552$26,138
11New Jersey548$32,375
12Virginia546$24,255
13Michigan532$24,403
14Washington424$37,413
15Wisconsin403$27,383
16Arizona382$28,163
17Maryland377$26,548
18Colorado346$30,485
19Indiana327$21,092
20Tennessee303$22,723
21Missouri297$26,335
22South Carolina277$23,901
23Minnesota268$28,989
24Iowa248$23,536
25Connecticut247$29,403
26Oregon236$31,812
27Oklahoma178$23,236
28Alabama163$22,712
29Kentucky159$32,217
30Nevada153$30,989
31Kansas144$25,078
32Utah131$26,735
33Nebraska129$23,401
34Louisiana123$23,758
35Arkansas102$24,700
36West Virginia96$33,151
37Mississippi80$20,883
38Delaware78$31,298
39New Hampshire72$33,924
40New Mexico72$25,179
41Rhode Island61$34,323
42Idaho59$32,756
43Maine56$36,132
44Alaska53$23,445
45Montana51$25,536
46District of Columbia37$29,704
47North Dakota33$26,912
48South Dakota33$25,008
49Vermont27$33,371
50Hawaii24$27,715
51Wyoming19$27,094

Where are daycare provider assistants in high demand?

Daycare provider assistants are in high demand in Boston, MA. There are currently 18 job openings for daycare provider assistants here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country daycare provider assistants are in the most demand.
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