How much does a childcare worker make in Jonesboro?
$28,550a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $13.73 an hour or $2,379 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.73
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 283 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,910Median: $28,550Highest 10%: $33,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,910 | $11.98 | |
| 25th | $27,710 | $13.32 | |
| Median | $28,550 | $13.73 | |
| 75th | $29,450 | $14.16 | |
| 90th | $33,750 | $16.23 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Fayetteville, AR | $30,210 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,360 |
| Memphis, TN | $28,860 |
| Little Rock, AR | $28,800 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $27,940 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,680 |
Related jobs in Jonesboro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Residential Advisor | $40,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $38,240 |
| Animal Caretaker | $30,410 |
| Recreation Worker | $28,140 |
| Hairdresser | $27,570 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $26,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $13.73 ($28,550 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $28,550 against $34,980 nationally, 18% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $28,450, so Jonesboro pays 0% more.
Where does Jonesboro rank for childcare worker pay?
283 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,750 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.