Childcare Worker Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median childcare worker in the Richmond area earns $33,570 a year ($16.14 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% below the Virginia median ($34,330). Half of the 2,610 childcare workers there earn between $29,400 and $36,130.
Median $33,570
10th: $28,27090th: $37,140
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,270 | $28,150 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $29,400 | $29,540 | $29,360 |
| Median | $33,570 | $34,330 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $36,130 | $37,200 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $37,140 | $44,100 | $46,010 |
| Average | $33,240 | $35,070 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 2,610 | 13,930 | 518,910 |
Richmond, VA ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $29,790
- 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.