Childcare Workers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $35,690 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.16
10th percentile $30,600
90th percentile $44,050
Employed locally 550
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,600
    25th
    $32,550
    50th (median)
    $35,690
    75th
    $37,930
    90th
    $44,050

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Childcare Workers salary is 61% 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
    District of Columbia $45,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    Boulder, CO $42,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $40,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,720

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,820
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $32,910
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $46,900
    Animal Caretakers $34,350
    Recreation Workers $34,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Fort Collins, CO is $17.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.52 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 11.4% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,600 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,550.