Childcare Worker Salary in Oklahoma City, OK
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The median childcare worker in the Oklahoma City area earns $25,090 a year ($12.06 an hour), 28% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 10% below the Oklahoma median ($27,730). Half of the 2,900 childcare workers there earn between $23,180 and $29,450.
| Annual pay | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,670 | $22,040 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $23,180 | $23,170 | $29,360 |
| Median | $25,090 | $27,730 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $29,450 | $34,340 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $35,900 | $38,580 | $46,010 |
| Average | $27,610 | $29,170 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 2,900 | 7,590 | 518,910 |
Oklahoma City, OK ranks 49th 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.