How much does a childcare worker make in Denver?
$44,320a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $21.31 an hour or $3,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.31
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 7,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,860Median: $44,320Highest 10%: $49,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 25th | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 75th | $46,610 | $22.41 | |
| 90th | $49,300 | $23.70 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Boulder, CO | $43,380 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,160 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,690 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,420 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,390 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $21.31 ($44,320 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $44,320 against $34,980 nationally, 27% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $40,750, so Denver pays 9% more.
Where does Denver rank for childcare worker pay?
4 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,300 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.