How much does a childcare worker make in Jackson?
$30,860a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Jackson, MI metro area. That is $14.84 an hour or $2,572 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.84
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 181 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,650Median: $30,860Highest 10%: $37,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,650 | $13.29 | |
| 25th | $29,630 | $14.25 | |
| Median | $30,860 | $14.84 | |
| 75th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 90th | $37,020 | $17.80 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Traverse City, MI | $33,100 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $32,700 |
| Lansing, MI | $32,000 |
| Flint, MI | $31,930 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $31,690 |
| Detroit, MI | $31,060 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $30,940 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $30,420 |
| Midland, MI | $29,880 |
| South Bend, IN | $29,840 |
| Saginaw, MI | $29,490 |
| Muskegon, MI | $29,260 |
| Monroe, MI | $29,210 |
| Bay City, MI | $28,660 |
| Niles, MI | $28,400 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Recreation Worker | $36,660 |
| Hairdresser | $30,640 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,810 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $29,650 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $29,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MI metro area is $14.84 ($30,860 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $30,860 against $34,980 nationally, 12% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $30,970, so Jackson pays 0% more.
Where does Jackson rank for childcare worker pay?
181 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,020 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.