How much does a childcare worker make in Athens?
$27,010a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $12.99 an hour or $2,251 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.99
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 326 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,590Median: $27,010Highest 10%: $35,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,590 | $10.38 | |
| 25th | $22,190 | $10.67 | |
| Median | $27,010 | $12.99 | |
| 75th | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| 90th | $35,600 | $17.12 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Savannah, GA | $29,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,860 |
| Atlanta, GA | $28,840 |
| Brunswick, GA | $28,760 |
| Augusta, GA | $28,730 |
| Hinesville, GA | $28,250 |
| Gainesville, GA | $27,800 |
| Columbus, GA | $26,150 |
| Macon, GA | $23,910 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $23,590 |
| Albany, GA | $23,080 |
| Rome, GA | $22,600 |
| Valdosta, GA | $22,510 |
| Dalton, GA | $22,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Athens, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $12.99 ($27,010 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $27,010 against $34,980 nationally, 23% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $28,020, so Athens pays 4% less.
Where does Athens rank for childcare worker pay?
326 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,600 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.