Childcare Worker Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median childcare worker in the Chicago area earns $36,610 a year ($17.60 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% above the Illinois median ($35,830). Half of the 17,540 childcare workers there earn between $33,770 and $38,220.
Median $36,610
10th: $31,20090th: $45,940
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $31,200 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $33,770 | $32,510 | $29,360 |
| Median | $36,610 | $35,830 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $38,220 | $37,980 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $45,940 | $44,980 | $46,010 |
| Average | $37,220 | $36,560 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 17,540 | 23,900 | 518,910 |
Chicago, IL ranks 14th 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.