How much does a childcare worker make in Atlanta?
$28,840a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $13.87 an hour or $2,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.87
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 273 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 13,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,870Median: $28,840Highest 10%: $37,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,870 | $11.48 | |
| 25th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| Median | $28,840 | $13.87 | |
| 75th | $32,020 | $15.39 | |
| 90th | $37,030 | $17.80 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Savannah, GA | $29,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,860 |
| Brunswick, GA | $28,760 |
| Augusta, GA | $28,730 |
| Hinesville, GA | $28,250 |
| Gainesville, GA | $27,800 |
| Athens, GA | $27,010 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Makeup Artist | $160,200 |
| Costume Attendant | $94,900 |
| Mortician | $55,660 |
| Skincare Specialist | $51,320 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $50,320 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,060 |
| Animal Trainer | $46,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,530 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $13.87 ($28,840 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $28,840 against $34,980 nationally, 18% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $28,020, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for childcare worker pay?
273 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,030 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.