Childcare Workers Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Childcare Workers in Minnesota earn a median salary of $30,608 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.5% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 10,650 childcare workers are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $28,490 to $35,250 depending on location.
$30,608
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$35,250
Highest paying metro
$28,490
Lowest paying metro
10,650
Employed in Minnesota
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $35,250 | $30,810 | $37,990 | 7,290 |
| Mankato, MN | $30,960 | $29,280 | $34,350 | 380 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $30,860 | $28,830 | $34,520 | 270 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $30,440 | $29,260 | $35,970 | 200 |
| Rochester, MN | $30,420 | $28,180 | $35,680 | 630 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $30,310 | $28,310 | $34,540 | 560 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $29,380 | $27,250 | $33,730 | 560 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $29,360 | $27,280 | $34,440 | 320 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $28,490 | $28,320 | $33,010 | 440 |