CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-9011

Childcare Workers Salary in Colorado

Median Annual Salary $38,410 +20% above national average (national: $32,050)
$39,560Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
11,560Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$38,410
$30,620
10th pct.
$47,170
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$30,620$14.72
25th percentile$34,450$16.56
50th percentile (median)$38,410$18.47
75th percentile$44,600$21.44
90th percentile (top earners)$47,170$22.68
Mean (average)$39,560$19.02

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $38,410
District of Columbia $45,400 +18%
Massachusetts $39,290 +2%
California $38,220 +0%
Vermont $37,830 -2%
Washington $37,800 -2%
New York $36,630 -5%
Hawaii $36,440 -5%
Oregon $36,250 -6%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $38,420 3,290
Sewing Machine Operators $38,580 930
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $38,180 7,810
Food Preparation Workers $38,670 11,290
Food Processing Workers, All Other $38,710 950
Parking Attendants $38,800 1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Childcare Workers salary in Colorado?

The mean childcare workers salary in Colorado is $39,560 per year. The median (middle) salary is $38,410 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Childcare Workers in Colorado?

Entry-level childcare workerss (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $30,620 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $34,450 per year.

What is the highest Childcare Workers salary in Colorado?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $47,170 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $44,600 per year.

How does the Colorado Childcare Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median childcare workers salary in Colorado is $38,410, which is +20% above national average of $32,050.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes