Childcare Workers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,170 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.91
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $43,690
Employed locally 370
National median $32,050

Compare Childcare Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Connecticut stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Childcare Workers
in
Connecticut
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $33,200
    50th (median)
    $35,170
    75th
    $36,590
    90th
    $43,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Connecticut is $16.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.34 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Connecticut is 9.7% above 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,200.