How much does a childcare worker make in Eugene?
$36,760a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.67
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,810Median: $36,760Highest 10%: $44,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,810 | $15.29 | |
| 25th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| Median | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| 75th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 90th | $44,780 | $21.53 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Portland, OR | $39,590 |
| Bend, OR | $37,520 |
| Salem, OR | $37,320 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $37,150 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,800 |
| Albany, OR | $35,640 |
| Medford, OR | $35,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Eugene, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $17.67 ($36,760 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $36,760 against $34,980 nationally, 5% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,650, so Eugene pays 5% less.
Where does Eugene rank for childcare worker pay?
53 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,780 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.