Childcare Workers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $23,450 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.27
10th percentile $20,680
90th percentile $28,920
Employed locally 80
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,680
    25th
    $22,250
    50th (median)
    $23,450
    75th
    $24,960
    90th
    $28,920

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Childcare Workers salary is 58% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,460
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $30,690
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $27,970
    Morgantown, WV $27,300
    Wheeling, WV-OH $26,840

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,550
    Animal Caretakers$28,050
    Funeral Attendants$28,520
    Residential Advisors$29,370
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$19,890
    Recreation Workers$28,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Parkersburg, WV is $11.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.28 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 26.8% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,680 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,250.