Childcare Workers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $28,430 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.67
10th percentile $25,640
90th percentile $34,340
Employed locally 1,310
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,640
    25th
    $26,210
    50th (median)
    $28,430
    75th
    $30,570
    90th
    $34,340

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Childcare Workers salary is 64% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $30,220
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,230
    Recreation Workers $27,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $43,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $13.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.33 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 11.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,640 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,210.