Childcare Workers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $39,610 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $34,490
90th percentile $51,070
Employed locally 490
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,490
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $39,610
    75th
    $47,370
    90th
    $51,070

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Childcare Workers salary is 50% 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
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,290
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$35,500
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$33,420
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,340
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,060
    Animal Caretakers$36,400
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Modesto, CA is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.11 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Modesto, CA is 23.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,490 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.