Childcare Workers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $32,150 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.46
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $36,290
Employed locally 60
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $31,720
    50th (median)
    $32,150
    75th
    $33,130
    90th
    $36,290

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Childcare Workers salary is 47% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $37,910
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,720
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $36,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,380
    Tucson, AZ $31,820
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,500

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$29,850
    Animal Caretakers$29,890
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29,850
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$38,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Yuma, AZ is $15.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.45 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Yuma, AZ is 0.3% above 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,720.