Childcare Workers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $31,820 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.30
10th percentile $23,090
90th percentile $43,130
Employed locally 400
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,090
    25th
    $27,240
    50th (median)
    $31,820
    75th
    $36,320
    90th
    $43,130

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Childcare Workers salary is 63% 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
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,220
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $35,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,550
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $32,100

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,680
    Animal Caretakers$30,980
    Recreation Workers$33,500
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$31,620
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Madison, WI is $15.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.25 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Madison, WI is 0.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,090 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,240.