How much does a childcare worker make in Idaho?
$30,160a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Idaho. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,550Median: $30,160Highest 10%: $42,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,550 | $8.44 | |
| 25th | $27,330 | $13.14 | |
| Median | $30,160 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $36,180 | $17.39 | |
| 90th | $42,150 | $20.26 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $33,510 |
| Lewiston, ID | $31,080 |
| Boise City, ID | $30,630 |
| Logan, UT | $30,280 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $30,050 |
| Pocatello, ID | $28,190 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $27,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 29. Nebraska | $30,740 |
| 30. North Dakota | $30,290 |
| 31. Indiana | $30,180 |
| 32. Idaho | $30,160 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $30,140 |
| 34. Nevada | $29,740 |
| 35. Ohio | $29,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $14.50 ($30,160 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $30,160 against $34,980 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Idaho rank for childcare worker pay?
Idaho ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays childcare workers the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $33,510 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.