Childcare Workers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $38,070 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $34,360
90th percentile $48,370
Employed locally 19,120
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,360
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $38,070
    75th
    $44,560
    90th
    $48,370

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Childcare Workers salary is 59% 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
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Modesto, CA $39,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,290

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,610
    Recreation Workers $37,150
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,980
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $57,200
    Animal Caretakers $36,730
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $42,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Los Angeles, CA is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 18.8% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,360 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.