Childcare Workers Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $31,680 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.23
10th percentile $26,110
90th percentile $36,640
Employed locally 270
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,110
    25th
    $29,170
    50th (median)
    $31,680
    75th
    $36,240
    90th
    $36,640

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Childcare Workers salary is 59% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,250
    Missoula, MT $34,140
    Minnesota $33,610
    Elmira, NY $33,170
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $31,810

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,740
    Recreation Workers $35,970
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,950
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,080
    Animal Caretakers $29,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Traverse City, MI is $15.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.34 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Traverse City, MI is 1.2% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,110 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,170.