How much does a childcare worker make in Alaska?
$36,200a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Alaska. That is $17.40 an hour or $3,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.40
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,640Median: $36,200Highest 10%: $46,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| 25th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| Median | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 75th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 90th | $46,640 | $22.42 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $36,750 |
| Anchorage, AK | $36,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 12. Connecticut | $36,660 |
| 13. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 14. Maine | $36,350 |
| 15. Alaska | $36,200 |
| 16. Maryland | $36,030 |
| 17. New Mexico | $35,840 |
| 18. Illinois | $35,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $17.40 ($36,200 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $36,200 against $34,980 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Alaska rank for childcare worker pay?
Alaska ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays childcare workers the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $36,750 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.