Childcare Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $29,050 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.97
10th percentile $22,580
90th percentile $37,830
Employed locally 1,290
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,580
    25th
    $26,870
    50th (median)
    $29,050
    75th
    $34,100
    90th
    $37,830

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Childcare Workers salary is 62% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,660
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,230
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    Animal Caretakers $30,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,750
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $13.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.28 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,580 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,870.