Childcare Worker Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median childcare worker in the Baltimore area earns $34,860 a year ($16.76 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($34,980) and 3% below the Maryland median ($36,030). Half of the 3,630 childcare workers there earn between $33,290 and $37,110.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,260 | $31,570 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $33,290 | $34,250 | $29,360 |
| Median | $34,860 | $36,030 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $37,110 | $37,970 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $45,140 | $47,280 | $46,010 |
| Average | $36,700 | $38,030 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 3,630 | 9,750 | 518,910 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 20th 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.