Childcare Workers Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $27,510 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.23
10th percentile $21,010
90th percentile $36,260
Employed locally 430
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,010
    25th
    $22,380
    50th (median)
    $27,510
    75th
    $28,990
    90th
    $36,260

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Childcare Workers salary is 65% 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
    Napa, CA $37,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $36,870
    Grants Pass, OR $35,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,250
    Lexington Park, MD $32,850
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $31,910

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,800
    Animal Caretakers $30,480
    Recreation Workers $30,410
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,450
    Residential Advisors $44,170
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Reading, PA is $13.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.27 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Reading, PA is 14.2% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,010 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,380.