How much does a childcare worker make in Ohio?
$29,680a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Ohio. That is $14.27 an hour or $2,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.27
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,800Median: $29,680Highest 10%: $40,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,800 | $11.44 | |
| 25th | $27,540 | $13.24 | |
| Median | $29,680 | $14.27 | |
| 75th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 90th | $40,390 | $19.42 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, OH | $30,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,520 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,460 |
| Columbus, OH | $30,280 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,150 |
| Akron, OH | $30,140 |
| Sandusky, OH | $29,570 |
| Dayton, OH | $29,140 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,110 |
| Toledo, OH | $29,000 |
| Lima, OH | $28,790 |
| Weirton, WV | $27,970 |
| Mansfield, OH | $26,770 |
| Canton, OH | $26,610 |
| Huntington, WV | $25,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 32. Idaho | $30,160 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $30,140 |
| 34. Nevada | $29,740 |
| 35. Ohio | $29,680 |
| 36. Tennessee | $29,660 |
| 37. South Carolina | $29,650 |
| 38. Kansas | $29,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $14.27 ($29,680 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $29,680 against $34,980 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Ohio rank for childcare worker pay?
Ohio ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays childcare workers the most?
Springfield, OH, with a median of $30,610 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.