Childcare Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $37,540 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.05
10th percentile $32,450
90th percentile $47,170
Employed locally 2,570
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,450
    25th
    $35,510
    50th (median)
    $37,540
    75th
    $42,010
    90th
    $47,170

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Childcare Workers salary is 60% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,720
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $38,610
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,230
    Recreation Workers $39,780
    Animal Caretakers $36,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,360
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $18.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 17.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,450 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,510.