How much does a childcare worker make in Arizona?
$35,100a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Arizona. That is $16.88 an hour or $2,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.88
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,830Median: $35,100Highest 10%: $45,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 25th | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| Median | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 75th | $38,320 | $18.42 | |
| 90th | $45,660 | $21.95 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,640 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $35,760 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,930 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,790 |
| Tucson, AZ | $32,830 |
| Yuma, AZ | $32,150 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $31,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 18. Illinois | $35,830 |
| 19. Minnesota | $35,520 |
| 20. Montana | $35,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,100 |
| 22. Virginia | $34,330 |
| 23. Florida | $34,210 |
| 24. Delaware | $33,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $16.88 ($35,100 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $35,100 against $34,980 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Arizona rank for childcare worker pay?
Arizona ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays childcare workers the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $39,640 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.