How much does a childcare worker make in New York?
$37,590a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in New York. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 44,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,630Median: $37,590Highest 10%: $46,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,630 | $16.17 | |
| 25th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| Median | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 75th | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| 90th | $46,970 | $22.58 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $37,870 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,410 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,360 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,230 |
| Albany, NY | $36,170 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35,890 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,460 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,410 |
| Utica, NY | $35,190 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,090 |
| Syracuse, NY | $34,380 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,170 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 5. California | $40,020 |
| 6. Oregon | $38,650 |
| 7. Vermont | $38,030 |
| 8. New York | $37,590 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $37,080 |
| 10. Hawaii | $37,030 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.07 ($37,590 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $37,590 against $34,980 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for childcare worker pay?
New York ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays childcare workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $37,870 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.