Childcare Worker Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median childcare worker in the Detroit area earns $31,060 a year ($14.93 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and about the same as the Michigan median ($30,970). Half of the 5,810 childcare workers there earn between $29,560 and $36,470.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,210 | $27,210 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $29,560 | $28,850 | $29,360 |
| Median | $31,060 | $30,970 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $36,470 | $36,010 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $44,320 | $39,340 | $46,010 |
| Average | $33,840 | $33,100 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 5,810 | 14,010 | 518,910 |
Detroit, MI ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $31,690
- 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
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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.