How much does a childcare worker make in Missouri?
$30,790a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Missouri. That is $14.80 an hour or $2,566 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.80
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $30,790Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,000 | $13.94 | |
| Median | $30,790 | $14.80 | |
| 75th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $33,320 |
| Kansas City, MO | $31,770 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,610 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,210 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $29,130 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,070 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,600 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 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 |
| 31. Indiana | $30,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $14.80 ($30,790 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $30,790 against $34,980 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Missouri rank for childcare worker pay?
Missouri ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays childcare workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $33,320 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.