Childcare Worker Salary in Denver, CO
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The median childcare worker in the Denver area earns $44,320 a year ($21.31 an hour), 27% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 9% above the Colorado median ($40,750). Half of the 7,870 childcare workers there earn between $39,400 and $46,610.
Median $44,320
10th: $35,86090th: $49,300
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,860 | $33,430 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $39,400 | $36,990 | $29,360 |
| Median | $44,320 | $40,750 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $46,610 | $46,260 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $49,300 | $49,190 | $46,010 |
| Average | $43,760 | $42,410 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 7,870 | 13,310 | 518,910 |
Denver, CO ranks 3rd 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
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- 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.