Childcare Workers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $27,310 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.13
10th percentile $23,770
90th percentile $33,400
Employed locally 1,830
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,770
    25th
    $24,260
    50th (median)
    $27,310
    75th
    $29,730
    90th
    $33,400

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Childcare Workers salary is 58% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $29,570
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,110
    Recreation Workers $24,260
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $25,910
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Little Rock, AR is $13.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.06 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Little Rock, AR is 14.8% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,770 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,260.