Childcare Worker Salary in New York, NY
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The median childcare worker in the New York area earns $37,870 a year ($18.21 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 1% above the New York State median ($37,590). Half of the 48,780 childcare workers there earn between $35,930 and $43,720.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,360 | $33,630 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $35,930 | $35,420 | $29,360 |
| Median | $37,870 | $37,590 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $43,720 | $43,730 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $46,970 | $46,970 | $46,010 |
| Average | $40,010 | $39,690 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 48,780 | 44,020 | 518,910 |
New York, NY ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- Buffalo, NY: $35,410
- 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.