Childcare Workers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $21,470 -33% vs national
Median hourly $10.32
10th percentile $18,050
90th percentile $27,010
Employed locally 400
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,050
    25th
    $18,670
    50th (median)
    $21,470
    75th
    $26,170
    90th
    $27,010

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 34% Median Childcare Workers salary is 66% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,760
    Midland, TX $29,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,490
    Odessa, TX $27,710

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,250
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$22,880
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$32,240
    Recreation Workers$27,170
    Animal Caretakers$29,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$34,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Laredo, TX is $10.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.16 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Laredo, TX is 33% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,050 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,670.