Childcare Workers Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Childcare Workers in Ohio earn a median salary of $27,442 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.4% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 13,370 childcare workers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $25,190 to $29,050 depending on location.
$27,442
Avg median salary in Ohio
$29,050
Highest paying metro
$25,190
Lowest paying metro
13,370
Employed in Ohio
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $29,050 | $27,290 | $31,580 | 2,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $28,940 | $27,430 | $33,640 | 2,870 |
| Dayton, OH | $28,710 | $23,930 | $33,610 | 720 |
| Akron, OH | $28,450 | $25,530 | $36,560 | 730 |
| Columbus, OH | $28,330 | $26,670 | $29,990 | 2,950 |
| Sandusky, OH | $28,240 | $23,640 | $30,140 | 80 |
| Toledo, OH | $28,000 | $25,160 | $33,310 | 750 |
| Lima, OH | $27,180 | $21,900 | $31,200 | 60 |
| Southern Ohio | $27,170 | $23,720 | $29,850 | 310 |
| Eastern Ohio | $26,810 | $22,510 | $29,990 | 240 |
| Springfield, OH | $26,810 | $24,370 | $33,800 | 80 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $26,730 | $23,480 | $29,830 | 540 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $26,710 | $23,190 | $28,230 | 340 |
| Youngstown, OH | $26,440 | $23,860 | $29,110 | 440 |
| Canton, OH | $26,310 | $22,390 | $28,180 | 310 |
| Mansfield, OH | $25,190 | $23,230 | $27,040 | 110 |