Childcare Worker Salary in Portland, OR
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The median childcare worker in the Portland area earns $39,590 a year ($19.03 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% above the Oregon median ($38,650). Half of the 3,020 childcare workers there earn between $37,790 and $45,730.
Median $39,590
10th: $33,85090th: $47,200
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,850 | $32,580 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $37,790 | $35,620 | $29,360 |
| Median | $39,590 | $38,650 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $45,730 | $43,620 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $47,200 | $46,450 | $46,010 |
| Average | $40,780 | $39,170 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 3,020 | 5,240 | 518,910 |
Portland, OR ranks 9th 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.