Childcare Workers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $42,730 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.54
10th percentile $33,320
90th percentile $57,540
Employed locally 830
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,320
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $42,730
    75th
    $46,180
    90th
    $57,540

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 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
    District of Columbia $45,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $40,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,720
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,680

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,030
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,420
    Animal Caretakers $35,850
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,890
    Recreation Workers $37,540
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Boulder, CO is $20.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.54 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Boulder, CO is 33.3% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,320 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.