Childcare Workers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $35,230 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.94
10th percentile $31,410
90th percentile $44,690
Employed locally 2,290
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,410
    25th
    $32,380
    50th (median)
    $35,230
    75th
    $38,830
    90th
    $44,690

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Childcare Workers salary is 59% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,540
    Ithaca, NY $36,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $35,440
    Kingston, NY $35,370
    Binghamton, NY $34,930

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers$35,460
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,540
    Recreation Workers$34,440
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33,590
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Albany, NY is $16.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.71 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Albany, NY is 9.9% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,410 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,380.