How much does a childcare worker make in Milwaukee?
$33,280a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,650Median: $33,280Highest 10%: $42,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,650 | $11.85 | |
| 25th | $29,910 | $14.38 | |
| Median | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| 90th | $42,180 | $20.28 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,310 |
| Green Bay, WI | $34,650 |
| Madison, WI | $34,450 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $33,030 |
| Racine, WI | $32,460 |
| Appleton, WI | $31,140 |
| Duluth, MN | $30,960 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $30,950 |
| La Crosse, WI | $30,730 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $30,450 |
| Kenosha, WI | $30,290 |
| Wausau, WI | $30,210 |
| Janesville, WI | $30,040 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $29,270 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $57,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $49,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,700 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $46,190 |
| Skincare Specialist | $44,270 |
| Concierge | $42,010 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,300 |
| Animal Trainer | $40,520 |
| Costume Attendant | $40,440 |
| Hairdresser | $38,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $16.00 ($33,280 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $33,280 against $34,980 nationally, 5% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $32,460, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for childcare worker pay?
137 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,180 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.