Childcare Workers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,710 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.28
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $35,630
Employed locally 450
National median $32,050

Compare Childcare Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northwest Illinois stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Childcare Workers
in
Northwest Illinois
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,710
    75th
    $33,470
    90th
    $35,630

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $31,200
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,360
    Animal Caretakers $29,290
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,050
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Northwest Illinois is $14.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.86 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Northwest Illinois is 7.3% below 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.