Childcare Workers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $39,460 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.97
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $48,650
Employed locally 610
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $36,780
    50th (median)
    $39,460
    75th
    $45,560
    90th
    $48,650

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Childcare Workers salary is 62% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,290
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $38,160
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $62,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $36,430
    Animal Caretakers $38,210
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $51,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Santa Rosa, CA is $18.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.85 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 23.1% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,780.