Childcare Workers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $34,200 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.44
10th percentile $29,090
90th percentile $38,650
Employed locally 330
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,090
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $34,200
    75th
    $34,770
    90th
    $38,650

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Childcare Workers salary is 51% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,720
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $38,610
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,690
    Recreation Workers $35,080
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $32,050
    Animal Caretakers $33,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $54,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Eugene, OR is $16.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.53 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Eugene, OR is 6.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,090 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.