Childcare Worker Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median childcare worker in the Salt Lake City area earns $33,790 a year ($16.25 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 7% above the Utah median ($31,630). Half of the 2,010 childcare workers there earn between $29,650 and $36,280.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,500 | $23,040 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $29,650 | $29,530 | $29,360 |
| Median | $33,790 | $31,630 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $36,280 | $35,380 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $46,310 | $43,440 | $46,010 |
| Average | $33,500 | $32,710 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 2,010 | 4,830 | 518,910 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 24th 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.