Childcare Worker Salary in Boston, MA
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The median childcare worker in the Boston area earns $41,590 a year ($20.00 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% above the Massachusetts median ($40,900). Half of the 10,440 childcare workers there earn between $37,760 and $48,910.
Median $41,590
10th: $34,57090th: $49,790
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,570 | $34,130 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $37,760 | $37,330 | $29,360 |
| Median | $41,590 | $40,900 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $48,910 | $47,920 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $49,790 | $49,790 | $46,010 |
| Average | $42,920 | $42,580 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 10,440 | 13,140 | 518,910 |
Boston, MA ranks 5th 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
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
- San Diego, CA: $39,800
- Portland, OR: $39,590
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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.