How much does a childcare worker make in Delaware?
$33,210a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Delaware. That is $15.97 an hour or $2,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.97
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,210Highest 10%: $40,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,210 | $15.97 | |
| 75th | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| 90th | $40,410 | $19.43 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,520 |
| Dover, DE | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 21. Arizona | $35,100 |
| 22. Virginia | $34,330 |
| 23. Florida | $34,210 |
| 24. Delaware | $33,210 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $32,460 |
| 26. Utah | $31,630 |
| 27. Michigan | $30,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $15.97 ($33,210 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $33,210 against $34,980 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Delaware rank for childcare worker pay?
Delaware ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays childcare workers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $34,520 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.