Childcare Worker Salary in Hartford, CT
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The median childcare worker in the Hartford area earns $35,920 a year ($17.27 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% below the Connecticut median ($36,660). Half of the 3,630 childcare workers there earn between $35,510 and $37,070.
Median $35,920
10th: $34,22090th: $43,620
| Annual pay | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,220 | $34,940 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $35,510 | $35,730 | $29,360 |
| Median | $35,920 | $36,660 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $37,070 | $38,370 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $43,620 | $44,760 | $46,010 |
| Average | $37,200 | $38,190 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 3,630 | 12,020 | 518,910 |
Hartford, CT ranks 16th 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.