Childcare Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $29,830 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.34
10th percentile $23,050
90th percentile $39,120
Employed locally 4,190
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,050
    25th
    $26,120
    50th (median)
    $29,830
    75th
    $35,620
    90th
    $39,120

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 31% Median Childcare Workers salary is 69% 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
    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
    Waco, TX $27,220

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,630
    Animal Caretakers $30,700
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,790
    Recreation Workers $38,940
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Austin, TX is $14.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.91 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Austin, TX is 6.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,050 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,120.