How much does a childcare worker make in Columbus?
$26,150a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $12.57 an hour or $2,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.57
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 337 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,910Median: $26,150Highest 10%: $35,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,910 | $9.57 | |
| 25th | $21,670 | $10.42 | |
| Median | $26,150 | $12.57 | |
| 75th | $28,670 | $13.78 | |
| 90th | $35,290 | $16.97 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Savannah, GA | $29,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,860 |
| Atlanta, GA | $28,840 |
| Brunswick, GA | $28,760 |
| Augusta, GA | $28,730 |
| Hinesville, GA | $28,250 |
| Gainesville, GA | $27,800 |
| Athens, GA | $27,010 |
| Macon, GA | $23,910 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $23,590 |
| Albany, GA | $23,080 |
| Rome, GA | $22,600 |
| Valdosta, GA | $22,510 |
| Dalton, GA | $22,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $12.57 ($26,150 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $26,150 against $34,980 nationally, 25% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $28,020, so Columbus pays 7% less.
Where does Columbus rank for childcare worker pay?
337 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,290 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.