Childcare Workers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Childcare Workers in New York earn a median salary of $34,139 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.5% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 60,960 childcare workers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $31,200 to $36,540 depending on location.
$34,139
Avg median salary in New York
$36,540
Highest paying metro
$31,200
Lowest paying metro
60,960
Employed in New York
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $36,540 | $34,300 | $42,080 | 46,800 |
| Ithaca, NY | $36,150 | $33,520 | $37,000 | 310 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,440 | $32,490 | $37,570 | 1,860 |
| Kingston, NY | $35,370 | $32,580 | $37,550 | 420 |
| Albany, NY | $35,230 | $32,380 | $38,830 | 2,290 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,930 | $31,200 | $36,600 | 620 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,240 | $31,200 | $36,850 | 2,220 |
| Utica, NY | $34,220 | $31,200 | $36,630 | 570 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $33,970 | $31,200 | $35,660 | 230 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,580 | $31,200 | $35,770 | 2,180 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $33,290 | $31,320 | $35,830 | 590 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33,200 | $31,200 | $36,170 | 990 |
| Elmira, NY | $33,170 | $31,200 | $34,770 | 90 |
| Central East New York | $33,060 | $31,330 | $35,480 | 730 |
| Southwest New York | $32,630 | $31,200 | $35,800 | 900 |
| Watertown, NY | $31,200 | $31,200 | $35,820 | 160 |