The salary statistics and trend of childcare workers in the industry of residential intellectual and developmental disability, mental health, and substance abuse facilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare childcare worker salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $31,010 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for childcare workers in the industry of residential intellectual and developmental disability, mental health, and substance abuse facilities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) childcare workers is $37,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent childcare workers is $19,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of childcare workers in the industry of Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,020 | 4.69% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | $24,800 | 1.33% | - |
| 2015 | $24,470 | 1.10% | - |
| 2014 | $24,200 | 2.40% | - |
| 2013 | $23,620 | 0.72% | - |
| 2012 | $23,450 | - | - |
The average salaries of childcare workers in 37 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of childcare workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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