Childcare Workers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $27,220 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.09
10th percentile $21,400
90th percentile $35,000
Employed locally 340
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,400
    25th
    $22,130
    50th (median)
    $27,220
    75th
    $29,140
    90th
    $35,000

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Childcare Workers salary is 57% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,760
    Midland, TX $29,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,490
    Odessa, TX $27,710

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,800
    Animal Caretakers $29,180
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,390
    Recreation Workers $29,550
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Waco, TX is $13.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.35 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Waco, TX is 15.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,400 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,130.