How much does a childcare worker make in Connecticut?
$36,660a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Connecticut. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,940Median: $36,660Highest 10%: $44,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $35,730 | $17.18 | |
| Median | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 90th | $44,760 | $21.52 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $38,020 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,550 |
| Norwich, CT | $35,950 |
| Hartford, CT | $35,920 |
| Waterbury, CT | $35,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 9. New Hampshire | $37,080 |
| 10. Hawaii | $37,030 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 12. Connecticut | $36,660 |
| 13. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 14. Maine | $36,350 |
| 15. Alaska | $36,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $17.63 ($36,660 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $36,660 against $34,980 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for childcare worker pay?
Connecticut ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays childcare workers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $38,020 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.