Childcare Workers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $36,150 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $31,210
90th percentile $38,590
Employed locally 310
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,210
    25th
    $33,520
    50th (median)
    $36,150
    75th
    $37,000
    90th
    $38,590

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Childcare Workers salary is 50% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,540
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $35,440
    Kingston, NY $35,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,230
    Binghamton, NY $34,930

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,000
    Recreation Workers$36,300
    Residential Advisors$51,360
    Animal Caretakers$36,220
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$63,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Ithaca, NY is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.78 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Ithaca, NY is 12.8% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,210 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,520.