How much does a childcare worker make in Baton Rouge?
$25,550a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $12.28 an hour or $2,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.28
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 340 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,540Median: $25,550Highest 10%: $34,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,540 | $9.88 | |
| 25th | $21,790 | $10.48 | |
| Median | $25,550 | $12.28 | |
| 75th | $29,210 | $14.04 | |
| 90th | $34,180 | $16.43 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| New Orleans, LA | $27,630 |
| Slidell, LA | $22,610 |
| Shreveport, LA | $22,590 |
| Alexandria, LA | $22,350 |
| Hammond, LA | $22,150 |
| Houma, LA | $22,100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $21,840 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $21,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $12.28 ($25,550 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
No: $25,550 against $34,980 nationally, 27% less.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $22,900, so Baton Rouge pays 12% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for childcare worker pay?
340 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,180 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.