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How much does a childcare worker make in Dothan?

$21,910a year

Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Dothan, AL metro area. That is $10.53 an hour or $1,826 a month.

Hourly
$10.53
Vs. national median
-37%
Rank among cities
377 of 385
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,010Median: $21,910Highest 10%: $28,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$18,010$8.66
25th$20,640$9.92
Median$21,910$10.53
75th$26,930$12.95
90th$28,840$13.87

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for childcare workers.

Columbus, GA$26,150
Huntsville, AL$23,110
Birmingham, AL$23,070
Montgomery, AL$22,720
Auburn, AL$22,640
Mobile, AL$22,350
Daphne, AL$22,280
Decatur, AL$22,170
Tuscaloosa, AL$22,040
Gadsden, AL$21,050
Anniston, AL$20,730
Childcare Worker salary in Alabama Childcare Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Dothan

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$39,580
Recreation Worker$28,740
Residential Advisor$28,160
Hairdresser$28,150
Animal Caretaker$26,730
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$20,800
Salaries for every job in Dothan, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Dothan?

The median hourly pay in the Dothan, AL metro area is $10.53 ($21,910 a year).

Do childcare workers make more in Dothan than the national average?

No: $21,910 against $34,980 nationally, 37% less.

How does Dothan compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $22,720, so Dothan pays 4% less.

Where does Dothan rank for childcare worker pay?

377 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Dothan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $18,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $28,840 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.