Childcare Workers Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $34,140 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $24,790
90th percentile $38,540
Employed locally 330
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,790
    25th
    $29,070
    50th (median)
    $34,140
    75th
    $35,180
    90th
    $38,540

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Childcare Workers salary is 52% 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
    Bozeman, MT $36,170
    Binghamton, NY $34,930
    Helena, MT $30,780
    Billings, MT $30,250
    Great Falls, MT $29,940
    Sumter, SC $26,630

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,890
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39,200
    Recreation Workers$29,500
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,940
    Animal Caretakers$33,020
    Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$22,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Missoula, MT is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.12 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Missoula, MT is 6.5% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,790 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,070.