How much does a childcare worker make in Columbus?
$30,280a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $14.56 an hour or $2,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.56
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 204 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,070Median: $30,280Highest 10%: $44,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,070 | $12.53 | |
| 25th | $29,060 | $13.97 | |
| Median | $30,280 | $14.56 | |
| 75th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 90th | $44,080 | $21.19 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Springfield, OH | $30,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,520 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,460 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,150 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $59,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $42,050 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,930 |
| Skincare Specialist | $39,150 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $37,670 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $37,410 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $37,030 |
| Hairdresser | $36,260 |
| Locker Room | $36,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $14.56 ($30,280 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $30,280 against $34,980 nationally, 13% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $29,680, so Columbus pays 2% more.
Where does Columbus rank for childcare worker pay?
204 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,080 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.