How much does a childcare worker make in Appleton?
$31,140a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $14.97 an hour or $2,595 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.97
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 171 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,430Median: $31,140Highest 10%: $38,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,430 | $10.78 | |
| 25th | $30,040 | $14.44 | |
| Median | $31,140 | $14.97 | |
| 75th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 90th | $38,700 | $18.61 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,310 |
| Green Bay, WI | $34,650 |
| Madison, WI | $34,450 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $33,280 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $33,030 |
| Racine, WI | $32,460 |
| Duluth, MN | $30,960 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $30,950 |
| La Crosse, WI | $30,730 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $30,450 |
| Kenosha, WI | $30,290 |
| Wausau, WI | $30,210 |
| Janesville, WI | $30,040 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $29,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Appleton, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Appleton?
The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $14.97 ($31,140 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Appleton than the national average?
No: $31,140 against $34,980 nationally, 11% less.
How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $32,460, so Appleton pays 4% less.
Where does Appleton rank for childcare worker pay?
171 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,700 or more.
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.