Childcare Workers Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $21,570 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.37
10th percentile $17,450
90th percentile $28,020
Employed locally 160
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,450
    25th
    $18,250
    50th (median)
    $21,570
    75th
    $27,570
    90th
    $28,020

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Childcare Workers salary is 62% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$18,100
    Recreation Workers$24,410
    Animal Caretakers$27,210
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,360
    Residential Advisors$26,960
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$30,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Dothan, AL is $10.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.86 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Dothan, AL is 32.7% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,450 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,250.