How much does a childcare worker make in Louisville?
$30,150a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 210 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,490Median: $30,150Highest 10%: $48,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,490 | $10.33 | |
| 25th | $26,810 | $12.89 | |
| Median | $30,150 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 90th | $48,130 | $23.14 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Lexington, KY | $35,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,150 |
| Owensboro, KY | $29,150 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $28,940 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,420 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $25,360 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $24,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $14.50 ($30,150 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $30,150 against $34,980 nationally, 14% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $28,920, so Louisville pays 4% more.
Where does Louisville rank for childcare worker pay?
210 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,130 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.