How much does a childcare worker make in Cincinnati?
$30,150a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 209 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,090Median: $30,150Highest 10%: $39,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,090 | $11.58 | |
| 25th | $27,570 | $13.25 | |
| Median | $30,150 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 90th | $39,790 | $19.13 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Springfield, OH | $30,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,520 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,460 |
| Columbus, OH | $30,280 |
| Akron, OH | $30,140 |
| Sandusky, OH | $29,570 |
| Dayton, OH | $29,140 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,110 |
| Toledo, OH | $29,000 |
| Lima, OH | $28,790 |
| Weirton, WV | $27,970 |
| Mansfield, OH | $26,770 |
| Canton, OH | $26,610 |
| Huntington, WV | $25,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $14.50 ($30,150 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $30,150 against $34,980 nationally, 14% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $29,680, so Cincinnati pays 2% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for childcare worker pay?
209 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,790 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.