Childcare Workers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Childcare Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $30,958 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.4% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 21,670 childcare workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $29,220 to $34,110 depending on location.
$30,958
Avg median salary in Illinois
$34,110
Highest paying metro
$29,220
Lowest paying metro
21,670
Employed in Illinois
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $34,110 | $30,440 | $37,080 | 16,910 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,970 | $29,870 | $35,670 | 390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,220 | $30,690 | $34,330 | 430 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,070 | $29,640 | $35,710 | 110 |
| Champaign, IL | $30,980 | $29,340 | $35,410 | 500 |
| East Central Illinois | $30,980 | $29,200 | $34,220 | 510 |
| Peoria, IL | $30,820 | $29,170 | $34,830 | 590 |
| Kankakee, IL | $30,700 | $29,910 | $33,620 | 150 |
| South Illinois | $30,520 | $29,120 | $33,740 | 640 |
| Rockford, IL | $30,190 | $29,120 | $34,440 | 420 |
| Northwest Illinois | $29,710 | $29,120 | $33,470 | 450 |
| West Central Illinois | $29,220 | $29,120 | $34,070 | 570 |