Childcare Workers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $27,340 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.15
10th percentile $25,010
90th percentile $33,690
Employed locally 260
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,010
    25th
    $26,780
    50th (median)
    $27,340
    75th
    $28,460
    90th
    $33,690

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,060
    Vallejo, CA $37,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,540
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $35,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,460

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $31,510
    Animal Caretakers $28,110
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,850
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,120
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $50,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Blacksburg, VA is $13.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.28 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 14.7% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,010 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,780.