Childcare Workers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $36,990 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $33,980
90th percentile $48,500
Employed locally 540
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,980
    25th
    $35,630
    50th (median)
    $36,990
    75th
    $42,990
    90th
    $48,500

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Childcare Workers salary is 58% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$36,300
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,370
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,650
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,280
    Animal Caretakers$35,650
    Gambling Dealers$36,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Stockton, CA is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Stockton, CA is 15.4% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,980 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,630.