Childcare Workers Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $22,700 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $10.91
10th percentile $20,250
90th percentile $29,520
Employed locally 350
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,250
    25th
    $21,010
    50th (median)
    $22,700
    75th
    $27,360
    90th
    $29,520

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Childcare Workers salary is 65% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,950
    Animal Caretakers $26,960
    Recreation Workers $31,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $38,100
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $25,300
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Longview, TX is $10.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.11 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Longview, TX is 29.2% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,250 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,010.