Childcare Workers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $29,650 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.25
10th percentile $26,880
90th percentile $36,780
Employed locally 350
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,880
    25th
    $28,970
    50th (median)
    $29,650
    75th
    $34,080
    90th
    $36,780

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 33% Median Childcare Workers salary is 67% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,570
    Animal Caretakers $29,790
    Recreation Workers $35,030
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,400
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $43,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Charlottesville, VA is $14.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.28 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 7.5% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,880 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,970.