How much does a childcare worker make in Michigan?
$30,970a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Michigan. That is $14.89 an hour or $2,581 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.89
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,210Median: $30,970Highest 10%: $39,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,210 | $13.08 | |
| 25th | $28,850 | $13.87 | |
| Median | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| 75th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| 90th | $39,340 | $18.91 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Jackson, MI | $30,860 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 24. Delaware | $33,210 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $32,460 |
| 26. Utah | $31,630 |
| 27. Michigan | $30,970 |
| 28. Missouri | $30,790 |
| 29. Nebraska | $30,740 |
| 30. North Dakota | $30,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $14.89 ($30,970 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $30,970 against $34,980 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Michigan rank for childcare worker pay?
Michigan ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays childcare workers the most?
Traverse City, MI, with a median of $33,100 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.