Childcare Workers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $36,760 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $44,110
Employed locally 270
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,330
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $40,160
    90th
    $44,110

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Childcare Workers salary is 61% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $40,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,460
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $38,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,970
    Washington $37,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,540

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,620
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $50,670
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $45,770
    Animal Caretakers $36,340
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,430
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $34,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Olympia, WA is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Olympia, WA is 14.7% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,330.