Childcare Worker Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median childcare worker in the San Francisco area earns $44,540 a year ($21.41 an hour), 27% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 11% above the California median ($40,020). Half of the 8,260 childcare workers there earn between $39,480 and $49,130.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,930 | $35,340 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $39,480 | $37,600 | $29,360 |
| Median | $44,540 | $40,020 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $49,130 | $46,320 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $57,410 | $52,670 | $46,010 |
| Average | $46,100 | $42,790 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 8,260 | 52,780 | 518,910 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Portland, OR: $39,590
- New York, NY: $37,870
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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.