How much does a childcare worker make in Colorado?
$40,750a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Colorado. That is $19.59 an hour or $3,396 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.59
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,430Median: $40,750Highest 10%: $49,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,430 | $16.07 | |
| 25th | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $40,750 | $19.59 | |
| 75th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 90th | $49,190 | $23.65 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $44,320 |
| Boulder, CO | $43,380 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,160 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,690 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,420 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,390 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $47,340 |
| 2. Washington | $41,680 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $40,900 |
| 4. Colorado | $40,750 |
| 5. California | $40,020 |
| 6. Oregon | $38,650 |
| 7. Vermont | $38,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $19.59 ($40,750 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $40,750 against $34,980 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Colorado rank for childcare worker pay?
Colorado ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays childcare workers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $44,320 a year.
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.