Childcare Workers Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $23,370 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.24
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $29,330
Employed locally 230
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $21,650
    50th (median)
    $23,370
    75th
    $27,880
    90th
    $29,330

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 31% Median Childcare Workers salary is 69% 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
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,720
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560
    California $38,220

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,850
    Animal Caretakers $29,510
    Recreation Workers $31,650
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $35,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $28,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Daphne, AL is $11.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.36 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Daphne, AL is 27.1% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,650.