Childcare Worker Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median childcare worker in the Kansas City area earns $31,770 a year ($15.27 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 3% above the Missouri median ($30,790). Half of the 6,660 childcare workers there earn between $29,130 and $35,520.
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,470 | $28,600 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $29,130 | $29,000 | $29,360 |
| Median | $31,770 | $30,790 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $35,520 | $35,670 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $39,770 | $41,600 | $46,010 |
| Average | $32,900 | $33,240 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 6,660 | 12,430 | 518,910 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- St. Louis, MO: $33,320
- 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.