Childcare Workers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $28,480 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.69
10th percentile $23,100
90th percentile $36,040
Employed locally 15,600
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,100
    25th
    $25,790
    50th (median)
    $28,480
    75th
    $34,480
    90th
    $36,040

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 33% Median Childcare Workers salary is 67% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25,720
    Animal Caretakers$29,010
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,550
    Recreation Workers$35,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$40,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Atlanta, GA is $13.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.80 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Atlanta, GA is 11.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,100 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,790.