Childcare Workers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $30,330 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.58
10th percentile $25,140
90th percentile $35,530
Employed locally 710
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,140
    25th
    $27,920
    50th (median)
    $30,330
    75th
    $33,580
    90th
    $35,530

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Childcare Workers salary is 64% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $37,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,540
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $37,170
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $36,220
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,220

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,820
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,630
    Recreation Workers$36,920
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39,430
    Animal Caretakers$30,220
    Gambling Dealers$27,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Bismarck, ND is $14.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.73 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Bismarck, ND is 5.4% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,140 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,920.