MI · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-9011

Childcare Workers Salary in Michigan

Median Annual Salary $29,290 -9% below national average (national: $32,050)
$30,940Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
14,760Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,290
$24,340
10th pct.
$38,470
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$24,340$11.70
25th percentile$27,020$12.99
50th percentile (median)$29,290$14.08
75th percentile$33,700$16.20
90th percentile (top earners)$38,470$18.49
Mean (average)$30,940$14.87

How Michigan Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Michigan
Michigan (current) $29,290
District of Columbia $45,400 +55%
Massachusetts $39,290 +34%
Colorado $38,410 +31%
California $38,220 +30%
Vermont $37,830 +29%
Washington $37,800 +29%
New York $36,630 +25%
Hawaii $36,440 +24%

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Related Occupations in Michigan

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Cooks, Fast Food $29,340 11,470
Cashiers $29,190 89,450
Dishwashers $28,990 12,030
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,660 3,190
Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,870 114,880
Animal Caretakers $29,730 6,480

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Childcare Workers salary in Michigan?

The mean childcare workers salary in Michigan is $30,940 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,290 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level childcare workerss (10th percentile) in Michigan typically earn around $24,340 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,020 per year.

What is the highest Childcare Workers salary in Michigan?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Michigan make approximately $38,470 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $33,700 per year.

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

The median childcare workers salary in Michigan is $29,290, which is -9% below 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