Childcare Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $29,190 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.03
10th percentile $26,640
90th percentile $36,160
Employed locally 2,630
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,640
    25th
    $27,570
    50th (median)
    $29,190
    75th
    $33,770
    90th
    $36,160

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,060
    Vallejo, CA $37,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,540
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $35,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,460

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,600
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,890
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,350
    Animal Caretakers $29,570
    Recreation Workers $31,970
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Richmond, VA is $14.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.86 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 8.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,640 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,570.