Childcare Workers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $28,090 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.50
10th percentile $21,080
90th percentile $33,880
Employed locally 1,980
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,080
    25th
    $22,250
    50th (median)
    $28,090
    75th
    $28,470
    90th
    $33,880

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Childcare Workers salary is 58% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Residential Advisors $39,210
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,110
    Animal Caretakers $29,030
    Recreation Workers $29,800
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,940
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Augusta, GA-SC is $13.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.22 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 12.4% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,080 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,250.