How much does a childcare worker make in Boston?
$41,590a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 10,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,570Median: $41,590Highest 10%: $49,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| 25th | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| Median | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| 90th | $49,790 | $23.94 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $43,480 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $40,560 |
| Worcester, MA | $39,300 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $38,410 |
| Providence, RI | $37,230 |
| Springfield, MA | $36,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $20.00 ($41,590 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $41,590 against $34,980 nationally, 19% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $40,900, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for childcare worker pay?
11 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,790 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.