Childcare Workers Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Childcare Workers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $29,862 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.8% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 3,620 childcare workers are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $26,880 to $38,680 depending on location.
$29,862
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$38,680
Highest paying metro
$26,880
Lowest paying metro
3,620
Employed in Wisconsin
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $38,680 | $30,010 | $38,680 | 60 |
| Green Bay, WI | $31,830 | $26,990 | $35,210 | 260 |
| Madison, WI | $31,820 | $27,240 | $36,320 | 400 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $31,280 | $27,650 | $36,440 | 110 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $31,260 | $25,680 | $32,620 | 230 |
| Racine, WI | $30,750 | $27,370 | $33,320 | 90 |
| Kenosha, WI | $30,310 | $23,400 | $31,620 | 110 |
| Western Wisconsin | $30,160 | $26,100 | $30,800 | 180 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $29,050 | $26,870 | $34,100 | 1,290 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $28,670 | $28,170 | $32,050 | — |
| Oshkosh, WI | $28,310 | $26,750 | $33,280 | 130 |
| Janesville, WI | $28,200 | $24,270 | $28,730 | 100 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,170 | $24,710 | $31,290 | 120 |
| Appleton, WI | $28,070 | $25,010 | $31,620 | 180 |
| Wausau, WI | $27,160 | $26,000 | $29,280 | 90 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $27,060 | $23,500 | $31,290 | 210 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $26,880 | $25,800 | $31,840 | 60 |