Childcare Workers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $31,390 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.09
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $37,040
Employed locally 50
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $30,580
    50th (median)
    $31,390
    75th
    $31,500
    90th
    $37,040

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Childcare Workers salary is 47% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $37,910
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,720
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $36,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,380
    Yuma, AZ $32,150
    Tucson, AZ $31,820

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $36,510
    Animal Caretakers $33,440
    Tour and Travel Guides $34,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $15.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.81 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 2.1% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,580.