How much does a childcare worker make in Alabama?
$22,720a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Alabama. That is $10.92 an hour or $1,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.92
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,680Median: $22,720Highest 10%: $32,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,680 | $8.98 | |
| 25th | $21,540 | $10.36 | |
| Median | $22,720 | $10.92 | |
| 75th | $28,090 | $13.50 | |
| 90th | $32,330 | $15.54 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $26,150 |
| Huntsville, AL | $23,110 |
| Birmingham, AL | $23,070 |
| Montgomery, AL | $22,720 |
| Auburn, AL | $22,640 |
| Mobile, AL | $22,350 |
| Daphne, AL | $22,280 |
| Decatur, AL | $22,170 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $22,040 |
| Dothan, AL | $21,910 |
| Gadsden, AL | $21,050 |
| Anniston, AL | $20,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,730 |
| 48. West Virginia | $27,710 |
| 49. Louisiana | $22,900 |
| 50. Alabama | $22,720 |
| 51. Mississippi | $22,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $10.92 ($22,720 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $22,720 against $34,980 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Alabama rank for childcare worker pay?
Alabama ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays childcare workers the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $26,150 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.