Childcare Workers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Childcare Workers in Missouri earn a median salary of $28,518 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 14,660 childcare workers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $27,260 to $30,700 depending on location.
$28,518
Avg median salary in Missouri
$30,700
Highest paying metro
$27,260
Lowest paying metro
14,660
Employed in Missouri
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $30,700 | $29,550 | $34,950 | 5,100 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $30,440 | $28,630 | $35,460 | 5,170 |
| Springfield, MO | $28,980 | $28,230 | $31,390 | 840 |
| Columbia, MO | $28,590 | $27,700 | $34,940 | 490 |
| North Missouri | $28,260 | $26,620 | $33,720 | 420 |
| Central Missouri | $28,180 | $26,750 | $31,200 | 640 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $28,040 | $25,580 | $29,840 | 160 |
| Southwest Missouri | $28,030 | $26,810 | $33,040 | 180 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $27,950 | $26,660 | $30,480 | 270 |
| Southeast Missouri | $27,940 | $27,320 | $29,240 | 710 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $27,850 | $26,750 | $28,630 | 380 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $27,260 | $25,770 | $30,830 | 300 |