How much does a childcare worker make in Minnesota?
$35,520a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Minnesota. That is $17.08 an hour or $2,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.08
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,560Median: $35,520Highest 10%: $44,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,560 | $13.73 | |
| 25th | $30,340 | $14.59 | |
| Median | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 75th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $44,880 | $21.58 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,310 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 16. Maryland | $36,030 |
| 17. New Mexico | $35,840 |
| 18. Illinois | $35,830 |
| 19. Minnesota | $35,520 |
| 20. Montana | $35,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,100 |
| 22. Virginia | $34,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $17.08 ($35,520 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $35,520 against $34,980 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for childcare worker pay?
Minnesota ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays childcare workers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $36,310 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.