Childcare Workers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Childcare Workers in Virginia earn a median salary of $27,455 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.3% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 10,360 childcare workers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $22,900 to $30,690 depending on location.
$27,455
Avg median salary in Virginia
$30,690
Highest paying metro
$22,900
Lowest paying metro
10,360
Employed in Virginia
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA-WV | $30,690 | $27,450 | $31,680 | 130 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $29,650 | $28,970 | $34,080 | 350 |
| Richmond, VA | $29,190 | $27,570 | $33,770 | 2,630 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $28,400 | $27,700 | $34,780 | 130 |
| Northwest Virginia | $28,370 | $27,840 | $32,030 | 220 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $28,340 | $27,280 | $31,310 | 2,970 |
| Southside Virginia | $28,330 | $27,350 | $33,310 | 240 |
| Northeast Virginia | $28,300 | $26,920 | $29,550 | 180 |
| Staunton, VA | $27,810 | $26,610 | $33,840 | 140 |
| Roanoke, VA | $27,790 | $26,920 | $28,450 | 510 |
| Southwest Virginia | $27,750 | $26,220 | $30,250 | 160 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $27,490 | $26,070 | $28,250 | 270 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $27,340 | $26,780 | $28,460 | 260 |
| West Virginia | $23,870 | $22,510 | $27,280 | 1,500 |
| Northern West Virginia | $23,060 | $22,650 | $27,030 | 530 |
| Southern West Virginia | $22,900 | $22,360 | $26,820 | 140 |