Childcare Workers Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $20,110 -37.3% vs national
Median hourly $9.67
10th percentile $17,000
90th percentile $26,590
Employed locally 60
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,000
    25th
    $17,570
    50th (median)
    $20,110
    75th
    $22,780
    90th
    $26,590

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $24,240
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $17,210
    Animal Caretakers $22,100
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,070
    Residential Advisors $23,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $33,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Gadsden, AL is $9.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.25 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Gadsden, AL is 37.3% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,000 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,570.