The salary statistics and trend of childcare workers in the industry of individual and family services 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 | $18,040 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,030 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $26,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $32,180 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for childcare workers in the industry of individual and family services. 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 $32,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,030. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent childcare workers is $18,040.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of childcare workers in the industry of Individual and Family Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23,030 | 4.17% | 12.24% |
| 2016 | $22,070 | 3.81% | - |
| 2015 | $21,230 | 5.09% | - |
| 2014 | $20,150 | 0.60% | - |
| 2013 | $20,030 | -0.90% | - |
| 2012 | $20,210 | - | - |
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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