Childcare Workers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $36,290 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $49,920
Employed locally 1,840
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $36,290
    75th
    $43,810
    90th
    $49,920

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Modesto, CA $39,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,290

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,430
    Recreation Workers $38,350
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,140
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $56,850
    Gambling Dealers $33,710
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Sacramento, CA is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.78 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.