Childcare Worker Salary in Providence, RI
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The median childcare worker in the Providence area earns $37,230 a year ($17.90 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 1% above the Rhode Island median ($36,940). Half of the 2,880 childcare workers there earn between $32,150 and $38,780.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,470 | $31,410 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $32,150 | $31,930 | $29,360 |
| Median | $37,230 | $36,940 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $38,780 | $38,290 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $45,730 | $45,140 | $46,010 |
| Average | $37,600 | $36,530 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 2,880 | 1,800 | 518,910 |
Providence, RI ranks 13th 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.