Childcare Workers Salary in California

Median Salary

$40,020

per year

Hourly Rate

$19.24

per hour

Employment

52,780

in California

vs. National Avg

+14.4%

National: $34,980

📊 Compared to the national median of $34,980, California pays 14.4% MORE for Childcare Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$36,152

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

68%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$35,340

25th

$37,600

Median

$40,020

75th

$46,320

90th

$52,670

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).