How much does a childcare worker make in Colorado Springs?
$37,160a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $17.87 an hour or $3,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.87
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,080Median: $37,160Highest 10%: $45,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,080 | $14.94 | |
| 25th | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| Median | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| 75th | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| 90th | $45,780 | $22.01 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Denver, CO | $44,320 |
| Boulder, CO | $43,380 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,690 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,420 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,390 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $17.87 ($37,160 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $37,160 against $34,980 nationally, 6% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $40,750, so Colorado Springs pays 9% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for childcare worker pay?
48 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,780 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.