Childcare Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$32,050
↑ 65.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Childcare Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Childcare Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 65.0% since 2011 ($19,430 → $32,050)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $32,050
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,050 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $30,370 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | $28,520 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $27,490 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | $25,460 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | $24,230 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $23,240 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $22,290 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | $21,170 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | $20,320 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $19,730 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | $19,600 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | $19,510 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | $19,430 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.