Childcare Workers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $25,860 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.43
10th percentile $21,370
90th percentile $30,830
Employed locally 610
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,370
    25th
    $21,940
    50th (median)
    $25,860
    75th
    $27,700
    90th
    $30,830

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,240
    Sheboygan, WI $31,280
    Logan, UT-ID $29,390
    Michigan $29,290
    Gainesville, FL $28,900
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $28,840

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers$31,320
    Recreation Workers$35,860
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34,540
    Residential Advisors$35,420
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Athens, GA is $12.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.12 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Athens, GA is 19.3% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,370 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,940.