How much does a childcare worker make in Kansas?
$29,240a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Kansas. That is $14.06 an hour or $2,437 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.06
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,810Median: $29,240Highest 10%: $37,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,810 | $10.97 | |
| 25th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| Median | $29,240 | $14.06 | |
| 75th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 90th | $37,280 | $17.92 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Topeka, KS | $32,790 |
| Kansas City, MO | $31,770 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $29,130 |
| Lawrence, KS | $29,090 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
| Manhattan, KS | $28,590 |
| Wichita, KS | $28,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 35. Ohio | $29,680 |
| 36. Tennessee | $29,660 |
| 37. South Carolina | $29,650 |
| 38. Kansas | $29,240 |
| 39. North Carolina | $29,140 |
| 40. Kentucky | $28,920 |
| 41. Texas | $28,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $14.06 ($29,240 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $29,240 against $34,980 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kansas rank for childcare worker pay?
Kansas ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays childcare workers the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $32,790 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.