Childcare Workers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $28,440 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.67
10th percentile $21,970
90th percentile $42,210
Employed locally 260
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,970
    25th
    $24,430
    50th (median)
    $28,440
    75th
    $34,370
    90th
    $42,210

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Childcare Workers salary is 65% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,230
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,380
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $31,260
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $30,160

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,560
    Animal Caretakers $33,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,980
    Recreation Workers $34,240
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $52,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $13.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.20 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,970 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,430.