Childcare Workers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $29,080 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.98
10th percentile $20,320
90th percentile $35,530
Employed locally 410
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,320
    25th
    $25,000
    50th (median)
    $29,080
    75th
    $31,200
    90th
    $35,530

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Childcare Workers salary is 62% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,720
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560
    California $38,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,060
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,920

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,630
    Animal Caretakers $29,040
    Recreation Workers $28,310
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $37,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $13.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.78 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 9.3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,320 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,000.