How much does a childcare worker make in Fort Collins?
$36,420a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $17.51 an hour or $3,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.51
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,360Median: $36,420Highest 10%: $44,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,360 | $15.08 | |
| 25th | $34,080 | $16.38 | |
| Median | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 75th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 90th | $44,760 | $21.52 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Denver, CO | $44,320 |
| Boulder, CO | $43,380 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,160 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,690 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,390 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $17.51 ($36,420 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $36,420 against $34,980 nationally, 4% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $40,750, so Fort Collins pays 11% less.
Where does Fort Collins rank for childcare worker pay?
66 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,760 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.