How much does a childcare worker make in Dallas?
$31,110a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $14.96 an hour or $2,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.96
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 8,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,990Median: $31,110Highest 10%: $37,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,990 | $11.53 | |
| 25th | $27,150 | $13.05 | |
| Median | $31,110 | $14.96 | |
| 75th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| 90th | $37,560 | $18.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Midland, TX | $30,010 |
| Houston, TX | $29,530 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,440 |
| Austin, TX | $28,470 |
| College Station, TX | $27,250 |
| Amarillo, TX | $27,230 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $27,210 |
| Odessa, TX | $27,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $26,810 |
| San Angelo, TX | $26,780 |
| Waco, TX | $26,760 |
| Lubbock, TX | $26,650 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,400 |
| Tyler, TX | $26,050 |
| Killeen, TX | $25,960 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,680 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $24,120 |
| El Paso, TX | $23,410 |
| Longview, TX | $23,410 |
| Victoria, TX | $23,280 |
| Beaumont, TX | $22,940 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $22,480 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,350 |
| McAllen, TX | $22,310 |
| Brownsville, TX | $22,290 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,470 |
| Skincare Specialist | $54,290 |
| Mortician | $48,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,650 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $45,690 |
| Residential Advisor | $38,470 |
| Concierge | $38,140 |
| Gambling Service Worker | $36,640 |
| Crematory Operator | $36,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $14.96 ($31,110 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $31,110 against $34,980 nationally, 11% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $28,570, so Dallas pays 9% more.
Where does Dallas rank for childcare worker pay?
172 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,560 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.