How much does a childcare worker make in Dayton?
$29,140a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $14.01 an hour or $2,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.01
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 257 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,120Median: $29,140Highest 10%: $37,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,120 | $11.12 | |
| 25th | $25,340 | $12.18 | |
| Median | $29,140 | $14.01 | |
| 75th | $32,340 | $15.55 | |
| 90th | $37,350 | $17.96 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Springfield, OH | $30,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,520 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,460 |
| Columbus, OH | $30,280 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,150 |
| Akron, OH | $30,140 |
| Sandusky, OH | $29,570 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $14.01 ($29,140 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $29,140 against $34,980 nationally, 17% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $29,680, so Dayton pays 2% less.
Where does Dayton rank for childcare worker pay?
257 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,350 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.