Childcare Worker Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median childcare worker in the Atlanta area earns $28,840 a year ($13.87 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 3% above the Georgia median ($28,020). Half of the 13,220 childcare workers there earn between $24,960 and $32,020.
Median $28,840
10th: $23,87090th: $37,030
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,870 | $22,170 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $24,960 | $23,940 | $29,360 |
| Median | $28,840 | $28,020 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $32,020 | $31,200 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $37,030 | $36,980 | $46,010 |
| Average | $29,710 | $28,770 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 13,220 | 21,040 | 518,910 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
- San Diego, CA: $39,800
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.