How much does a childcare worker make in Georgia?
$28,020a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Georgia. That is $13.47 an hour or $2,335 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.47
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,170Median: $28,020Highest 10%: $36,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,170 | $10.66 | |
| 25th | $23,940 | $11.51 | |
| Median | $28,020 | $13.47 | |
| 75th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 90th | $36,980 | $17.78 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $29,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,860 |
| Atlanta, GA | $28,840 |
| Brunswick, GA | $28,760 |
| Augusta, GA | $28,730 |
| Hinesville, GA | $28,250 |
| Gainesville, GA | $27,800 |
| Athens, GA | $27,010 |
| Columbus, GA | $26,150 |
| Macon, GA | $23,910 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $23,590 |
| Albany, GA | $23,080 |
| Rome, GA | $22,600 |
| Valdosta, GA | $22,510 |
| Dalton, GA | $22,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 42. Arkansas | $28,450 |
| 43. Iowa | $28,420 |
| 44. Wyoming | $28,250 |
| 45. Georgia | $28,020 |
| 46. South Dakota | $27,940 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,730 |
| 48. West Virginia | $27,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $13.47 ($28,020 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $28,020 against $34,980 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Georgia rank for childcare worker pay?
Georgia ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays childcare workers the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $29,630 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.