Childcare Workers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Childcare Workers in Colorado earn a median salary of $37,650 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.5% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 11,550 childcare workers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $35,690 to $42,730 depending on location.
$37,650
Avg median salary in Colorado
$42,730
Highest paying metro
$35,690
Lowest paying metro
11,550
Employed in Colorado
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inChildcare Workers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $42,730 | $36,990 | $46,180 | 830 |
| Northwest Colorado | $39,460 | $35,940 | $45,350 | 680 |
| Denver, CO | $38,720 | $34,900 | $45,120 | 7,000 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $37,170 | $31,460 | $41,170 | 300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,090 | $32,050 | $40,060 | 1,070 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,070 | $31,870 | $39,910 | 450 |
| Southwest Colorado | $36,780 | $30,100 | $39,020 | 360 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,950 | $30,980 | $38,420 | 100 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,840 | $30,990 | $38,560 | 210 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $35,690 | $32,550 | $37,930 | 550 |