How much does a childcare worker make in Minneapolis?
$36,310a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $17.46 an hour or $3,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.46
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 7,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,730Median: $36,310Highest 10%: $46,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,730 | $14.29 | |
| 25th | $31,970 | $15.37 | |
| Median | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| 75th | $40,110 | $19.28 | |
| 90th | $46,370 | $22.29 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Mankato, MN | $34,590 |
| Rochester, MN | $34,510 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $34,030 |
| Duluth, MN | $30,960 |
| La Crosse, WI | $30,730 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $30,210 |
| Fargo, ND | $30,030 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $28,030 |
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How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $17.46 ($36,310 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $36,310 against $34,980 nationally, 4% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $35,520, so Minneapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for childcare worker pay?
69 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,370 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.