Childcare Workers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $26,160 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.58
10th percentile $18,720
90th percentile $34,000
Employed locally 420
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,720
    25th
    $21,690
    50th (median)
    $26,160
    75th
    $29,030
    90th
    $34,000

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Childcare Workers salary is 61% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,680
    Animal Caretakers $27,820
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $26,670
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,490
    Recreation Workers $28,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Amarillo, TX is $12.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.45 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Amarillo, TX is 18.4% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,720 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,690.