Childcare Workers Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Childcare Workers in Kansas earn a median salary of $26,927 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -16% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 17,430 childcare workers are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $23,800 to $30,440 depending on location.
$26,927
Avg median salary in Kansas
$30,440
Highest paying metro
$23,800
Lowest paying metro
17,430
Employed in Kansas
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $30,440 | $28,630 | $35,460 | 5,170 |
| Lawrence, KS | $28,860 | $24,480 | $31,980 | 290 |
| Topeka, KS | $28,830 | $27,780 | $37,520 | 610 |
| Wichita, KS | $27,570 | $23,850 | $30,100 | 1,530 |
| Manhattan, KS | $27,210 | $23,010 | $28,730 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $27,180 | $24,140 | $29,460 | 6,200 |
| Kansas | $26,570 | $23,180 | $29,130 | 1,630 |
| South Arkansas | $25,430 | $23,320 | $27,970 | 380 |
| East Arkansas | $25,390 | $23,290 | $28,190 | 490 |
| North Arkansas | $24,920 | $23,420 | $27,560 | 450 |
| West Arkansas | $23,800 | $23,240 | $28,040 | 450 |