Childcare Workers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $29,590 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.23
10th percentile $22,350
90th percentile $49,170
Employed locally 2,530
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,350
    25th
    $27,120
    50th (median)
    $29,590
    75th
    $36,610
    90th
    $49,170

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 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
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,230
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,380
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $31,260
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $30,160

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,030
    Recreation Workers $37,680
    Animal Caretakers $31,550
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,430
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,770
    Tour and Travel Guides $35,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Charleston, SC is $14.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.60 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Charleston, SC is 7.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,350 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,120.