Childcare Workers Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Childcare Workers in Washington earn a median salary of $36,474 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.8% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 15,350 childcare workers are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $33,860 to $40,180 depending on location.
$36,474
Avg median salary in Washington
$40,180
Highest paying metro
$33,860
Lowest paying metro
15,350
Employed in Washington
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inChildcare Workers salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $40,180 | $37,290 | $46,210 | 2,220 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $38,290 | $36,670 | $42,690 | 50 |
| Bremerton, WA | $37,970 | $36,840 | $41,180 | 110 |
| Olympia, WA | $36,760 | $34,330 | $40,160 | 270 |
| Eastern Washington | $36,480 | $35,560 | $39,610 | 150 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $36,410 | $35,320 | $37,800 | 100 |
| Longview, WA | $36,260 | $35,170 | $43,680 | 40 |
| Western Washington | $36,260 | $33,860 | $36,810 | 190 |
| Kennewick, WA | $36,220 | $33,930 | $38,350 | 260 |
| Yakima, WA | $35,960 | $33,860 | $37,350 | 110 |
| Spokane, WA | $35,640 | $34,120 | $42,680 | 380 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $35,460 | $32,320 | $38,780 | 11,290 |
| Bellingham, WA | $34,880 | $34,880 | $38,220 | 140 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $33,860 | $33,860 | $34,890 | 40 |