The salary statistics of childcare workers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare childcare worker salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,210 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $21,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $24,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $31,200 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for childcare workers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $31,200. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $21,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid childcare workers is $17,210.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of childcare workers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $21,810 | 6.28% | 14.49% |
| 2017 | $20,440 | 2.69% | - |
| 2016 | $19,890 | 3.12% | - |
| 2015 | $19,270 | 2.23% | - |
| 2014 | $18,840 | 0.21% | - |
| 2013 | $18,800 | 0.80% | - |
| 2012 | $18,650 | - | - |
The average salaries of childcare workers in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed childcare worker salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Gambling Industries | |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].