How much does a childcare worker make in Champaign?
$34,990a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $16.82 an hour or $2,916 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.82
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,990Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,440 | $15.12 | |
| Median | $34,990 | $16.82 | |
| 75th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Chicago, IL | $36,610 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,170 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,740 |
| Rockford, IL | $33,560 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,340 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,320 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $32,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,300 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,210 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Champaign, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Champaign?
The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $16.82 ($34,990 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Champaign than the national average?
Yes: $34,990 against $34,980 nationally, 0% more.
How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,830, so Champaign pays 2% less.
Where does Champaign rank for childcare worker pay?
98 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,600 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.