How much does a childcare worker make in Houston?
$29,530a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $14.20 an hour or $2,461 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.20
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 239 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 8,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,490Median: $29,530Highest 10%: $38,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,490 | $10.81 | |
| 25th | $23,380 | $11.24 | |
| Median | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| 75th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $38,950 | $18.73 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Dallas, TX | $31,110 |
| Midland, TX | $30,010 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,440 |
| Austin, TX | $28,470 |
| College Station, TX | $27,250 |
| Amarillo, TX | $27,230 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $27,210 |
| Odessa, TX | $27,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $26,810 |
| San Angelo, TX | $26,780 |
| Waco, TX | $26,760 |
| Lubbock, TX | $26,650 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,400 |
| Tyler, TX | $26,050 |
| Killeen, TX | $25,960 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,680 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $24,120 |
| El Paso, TX | $23,410 |
| Longview, TX | $23,410 |
| Victoria, TX | $23,280 |
| Beaumont, TX | $22,940 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $22,480 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,350 |
| McAllen, TX | $22,310 |
| Brownsville, TX | $22,290 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $14.20 ($29,530 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $29,530 against $34,980 nationally, 16% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $28,570, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for childcare worker pay?
239 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,950 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.