How much does a childcare worker make in Missoula?
$35,510a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Missoula, MT metro area. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.07
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,710Median: $35,510Highest 10%: $37,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,710 | $13.32 | |
| 25th | $30,400 | $14.62 | |
| Median | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 75th | $36,180 | $17.39 | |
| 90th | $37,680 | $18.12 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Bozeman, MT | $36,460 |
| Billings, MT | $35,740 |
| Helena, MT | $35,500 |
| Great Falls, MT | $31,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Missoula, MTFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Missoula?
The median hourly pay in the Missoula, MT metro area is $17.07 ($35,510 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Missoula than the national average?
Yes: $35,510 against $34,980 nationally, 2% more.
How does Missoula compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $35,120, so Missoula pays 1% more.
Where does Missoula rank for childcare worker pay?
86 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Missoula?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,680 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.