Childcare Workers Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Childcare Workers in Arkansas earn a median salary of $26,560 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.1% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 6,050 childcare workers are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $23,800 to $30,100 depending on location.
$26,560
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$30,100
Highest paying metro
$23,800
Lowest paying metro
6,050
Employed in Arkansas
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, AR | $30,100 | $25,030 | $30,880 | 220 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $28,450 | $26,720 | $32,710 | 570 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $28,430 | $26,210 | $30,570 | 1,310 |
| Little Rock, AR | $27,310 | $24,260 | $29,730 | 1,830 |
| South Arkansas | $25,430 | $23,320 | $27,970 | 380 |
| East Arkansas | $25,390 | $23,290 | $28,190 | 490 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $25,210 | $23,100 | $30,610 | 350 |
| North Arkansas | $24,920 | $23,420 | $27,560 | 450 |
| West Arkansas | $23,800 | $23,240 | $28,040 | 450 |