Childcare Worker Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median childcare worker in the Milwaukee area earns $33,280 a year ($16.00 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 3% above the Wisconsin median ($32,460). Half of the 1,840 childcare workers there earn between $29,910 and $36,710.
Median $33,280
10th: $24,65090th: $42,180
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,650 | $24,650 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $29,910 | $29,360 | $29,360 |
| Median | $33,280 | $32,460 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $36,710 | $36,720 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $42,180 | $42,830 | $46,010 |
| Average | $33,450 | $33,420 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 1,840 | 5,560 | 518,910 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 28th 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.