Childcare Workers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $35,570 +11% vs national
Median hourly $17.10
10th percentile $29,350
90th percentile $44,860
Employed locally 370
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,350
    25th
    $30,900
    50th (median)
    $35,570
    75th
    $36,710
    90th
    $44,860

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Childcare Workers salary is 53% 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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,570
    Recreation Workers $36,080
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,320
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,690
    Animal Caretakers $34,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $56,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Salem, OR is $17.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Salem, OR is 11% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,350 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,900.