How much does a childcare worker make in Charleston?
$27,370a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $13.16 an hour or $2,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.16
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 320 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,660Median: $27,370Highest 10%: $36,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,660 | $10.89 | |
| 25th | $23,890 | $11.49 | |
| Median | $27,370 | $13.16 | |
| 75th | $28,700 | $13.80 | |
| 90th | $36,170 | $17.39 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Washington, DC | $37,610 |
| Winchester, VA | $32,090 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $31,750 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,110 |
| Morgantown, WV | $28,370 |
| Weirton, WV | $27,970 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $27,620 |
| Huntington, WV | $25,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Charleston, WVFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $13.16 ($27,370 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $27,370 against $34,980 nationally, 22% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $27,710, so Charleston pays 1% less.
Where does Charleston rank for childcare worker pay?
320 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,170 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.