Childcare Workers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $26,350 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.67
10th percentile $20,390
90th percentile $34,170
Employed locally 230
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,390
    25th
    $21,720
    50th (median)
    $26,350
    75th
    $31,430
    90th
    $34,170

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Childcare Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,760
    Midland, TX $29,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,490
    Odessa, TX $27,710

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,580
    Animal Caretakers$27,080
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$24,580
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,700
    Residential Advisors$34,880
    Recreation Workers$30,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Abilene, TX is $12.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.95 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Abilene, TX is 17.8% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,390 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,720.