Childcare Workers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $26,800 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.88
10th percentile $20,780
90th percentile $37,660
Employed locally 460
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,780
    25th
    $21,840
    50th (median)
    $26,800
    75th
    $29,230
    90th
    $37,660

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Childcare Workers salary is 55% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,760
    Midland, TX $29,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,490
    Odessa, TX $27,710

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $45,110
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,190
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,630
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $27,820
    Animal Caretakers $27,570
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $26,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in College Station, TX is $12.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.89 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in College Station, TX is 16.4% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,780 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,840.