Childcare Workers Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $23,750 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $11.42
10th percentile $20,990
90th percentile $29,000
Employed locally 240
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,990
    25th
    $21,860
    50th (median)
    $23,750
    75th
    $26,730
    90th
    $29,000

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Childcare Workers salary is 63% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $26,460
    Recreation Workers $28,080
    Animal Caretakers $26,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $33,320
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Wichita Falls, TX is $11.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.45 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 25.9% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,990 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,860.