OR · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-9011

Childcare Workers Salary in Oregon

Median Annual Salary $36,250 +13% above national average (national: $32,050)
$37,030Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
4,230Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,250
$30,900
10th pct.
$45,400
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$30,900$14.86
25th percentile$33,520$16.12
50th percentile (median)$36,250$17.43
75th percentile$39,610$19.04
90th percentile (top earners)$45,400$21.83
Mean (average)$37,030$17.80

How Oregon Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Oregon
Oregon (current) $36,250
District of Columbia $45,400 +25%
Massachusetts $39,290 +8%
Colorado $38,410 +6%
California $38,220 +5%
Vermont $37,830 +4%
Washington $37,800 +4%
New York $36,630 +1%
Hawaii $36,440 +1%

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Related Occupations in Oregon

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $36,270 4,350
Retail Salespersons $36,140 47,930
Food Preparation Workers $36,390 13,890
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,020 3,860
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $36,480 1,340
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,970 12,840

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Childcare Workers salary in Oregon?

The mean childcare workers salary in Oregon is $37,030 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,250 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level childcare workerss (10th percentile) in Oregon typically earn around $30,900 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $33,520 per year.

What is the highest Childcare Workers salary in Oregon?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Oregon make approximately $45,400 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $39,610 per year.

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

The median childcare workers salary in Oregon is $36,250, which is +13% 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