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Nursery attendant salary
Average nursery attendant salary
$11.68
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Average nursery attendant salary by state
Highest paying states for nursery attendants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $28,618 | $13.76 |
| 2 | Colorado | $30,025 | $14.44 |
| 3 | Vermont | $30,347 | $14.59 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $30,859 | $14.84 |
| 5 | Maine | $32,832 | $15.78 |
| 6 | Washington | $37,389 | $17.98 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $30,902 | $14.86 |
| 8 | Oregon | $28,442 | $13.67 |
| 9 | Idaho | $31,519 | $15.15 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $26,216 | $12.60 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $31,140 | $14.97 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $30,413 | $14.62 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $29,518 | $14.19 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $32,268 | $15.51 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $30,398 | $14.61 |
| 16 | Ohio | $25,414 | $12.22 |
| 17 | Montana | $25,103 | $12.07 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $28,813 | $13.85 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $27,352 | $13.15 |
| 20 | New York | $28,535 | $13.72 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $25,027 | $12.03 |
| 22 | Arizona | $24,473 | $11.77 |
| 23 | Missouri | $25,568 | $12.29 |
| 24 | California | $29,255 | $14.06 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $25,829 | $12.42 |
| 26 | Delaware | $27,926 | $13.43 |
| 27 | Michigan | $24,148 | $11.61 |
| 28 | Florida | $24,606 | $11.83 |
| 29 | Illinois | $26,493 | $12.74 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $25,396 | $12.21 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $25,184 | $12.11 |
| 32 | Texas | $23,320 | $11.21 |
| 33 | Alaska | $23,146 | $11.13 |
| 34 | Virginia | $25,010 | $12.02 |
| 35 | Georgia | $23,966 | $11.52 |
| 36 | Utah | $23,342 | $11.22 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $23,675 | $11.38 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $22,035 | $10.59 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $23,907 | $11.49 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $24,318 | $11.69 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $24,128 | $11.60 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $27,087 | $13.02 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $22,854 | $10.99 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $22,976 | $11.05 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $22,995 | $11.06 |
| 46 | Iowa | $20,742 | $9.97 |
| 47 | Indiana | $22,109 | $10.63 |
| 48 | Alabama | $21,957 | $10.56 |
| 49 | Maryland | $21,885 | $10.52 |
| 50 | Kansas | $20,804 | $10.00 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $20,277 | $9.75 |
Nursery attendant salary details
A nursery attendant's salary ranges from $15,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a nursery attendant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| Average | $24,291 | $2,024 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $19,000 | $1,583 | $9 |
| 10th Percentile | $15,000 | $1,250 | $7 |
Highest paying nursery attendant jobs
The highest paying types of nursery attendants are childcare specialist, child care sitter, and child care provider.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational Childcare Teacher | $30,178 | $2,515 | $14.51 | 59,686 |
| In-Home Childcare Provider | $32,161 | $2,680 | $15.46 | 104,415 |
| Child Care Provider | $33,145 | $2,762 | $15.94 | 119,940 |
| Child Care Worker | $31,284 | $2,607 | $15.04 | 136,963 |
| Child Caregiver | $32,065 | $2,672 | $15.42 | 43,573 |
| Child Care Aide | $29,192 | $2,433 | $14.03 | 168,475 |
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Nursery attendant salary trends
The average nursery attendant salary has risen by $5,754 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nursery attendant earned $18,537 annually, but today, they earn $24,291 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for nursery attendants over the last decade.
Compare nursery attendant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average nursery attendant salary over time
Compare nursery attendant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Nursery attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,300 | $11.68 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $23,100 | $11.11 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $22,200 | $10.66 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $21,300 | $10.22 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $20,200 | $9.71 | +4.0% |
Recently added nursery attendant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Dayton | Nursery Attendant | Fairborn, OH | 06/10/2025 | $22,331 |
| YMCA of Greater Dayton | Nursery Attendant | Dayton, OH | 04/28/2025 | $22,331 |
| YMCA of Greater Dayton | Nursery Attendant | Springboro, OH | 03/26/2025 | $22,331 |
| Daytonymca | Nursery Attendant | Kettering, OH | 02/19/2025 | $22,331 |
| Daytonymca | Nursery Attendant | Fairborn, OH | 01/26/2025 | $22,331 |
| Daytonymca | Nursery Attendant | Kettering, OH | 12/15/2024 | $21,809 |
| Diopa | Nursery Attendant-ST. Paul's Chestnut Hill | Philadelphia, PA | 12/04/2024 | $43,827 |
| YMCA of Greater Dayton | Nursery Attendant | Xenia, OH | 10/26/2024 | $21,809 |
| Daytonymca | Nursery Attendant | Kettering, OH | 10/03/2024 | $21,809 |
| Daytonymca | Nursery Attendant | Kettering, OH | 09/26/2024 | $21,809 |
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