Childcare Workers Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $28,240 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.58
10th percentile $23,290
90th percentile $38,990
Employed locally 80
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,290
    25th
    $23,640
    50th (median)
    $28,240
    75th
    $30,140
    90th
    $38,990

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 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
    Cleveland, OH $29,050
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,940
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,710
    Akron, OH $28,450
    Columbus, OH $28,330
    Ohio $28,230

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,100
    Recreation Workers $28,440
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $30,670
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $41,450
    Animal Caretakers $28,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Sandusky, OH is $13.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.60 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Sandusky, OH is 11.9% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,290 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,640.