Childcare Workers Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $27,950 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.44
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $36,280
Employed locally 270
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $26,660
    50th (median)
    $27,950
    75th
    $30,480
    90th
    $36,280

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Childcare Workers salary is 54% 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
    Modesto, CA $39,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $38,290
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,060
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,920
    Vermont $37,830

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,580
    Animal Caretakers$29,850
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$27,430
    Recreation Workers$27,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$40,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Joplin, MO-KS is $13.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.19 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 12.8% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,660.