How much does a childcare worker make in Atlantic City?
$34,540a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $16.61 an hour or $2,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.61
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $34,540Highest 10%: $38,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 75th | $35,540 | $17.09 | |
| 90th | $38,340 | $18.43 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| New York, NY | $37,870 |
| Trenton, NJ | $35,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,520 |
| Vineland, NJ | $33,390 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlantic City, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Atlantic City?
The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $16.61 ($34,540 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Atlantic City than the national average?
No: $34,540 against $34,980 nationally, 1% less.
How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $36,390, so Atlantic City pays 5% less.
Where does Atlantic City rank for childcare worker pay?
111 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Atlantic City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,340 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.