Childcare Worker Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median childcare worker in the Birmingham area earns $23,070 a year ($11.09 an hour), 34% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% above the Alabama median ($22,720). Half of the 920 childcare workers there earn between $21,940 and $28,980.
Median $23,070
10th: $21,45090th: $30,720
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21,450 | $18,680 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $21,940 | $21,540 | $29,360 |
| Median | $23,070 | $22,720 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $28,980 | $28,090 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $30,720 | $32,330 | $46,010 |
| Average | $25,560 | $25,120 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 920 | 4,580 | 518,910 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 50th 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.