Childcare Workers Salary in Missouri

Median Salary

$30,790

per year

Hourly Rate

$14.80

per hour

Employment

12,430

in Missouri

vs. National Avg

-12.0%

National: $34,980

📊 Compared to the national median of $34,980, Missouri pays 12.0% LESS for Childcare Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$34,752

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.6

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

40%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Missouri

10th

$28,600

25th

$29,000

Median

$30,790

75th

$35,670

90th

$41,600

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