How much does a childcare worker make in Oklahoma?
$27,730a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Oklahoma. That is $13.33 an hour or $2,311 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.33
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,040Median: $27,730Highest 10%: $38,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,040 | $10.60 | |
| 25th | $23,170 | $11.14 | |
| Median | $27,730 | $13.33 | |
| 75th | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 90th | $38,580 | $18.55 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawton, OK | $33,300 |
| Tulsa, OK | $29,190 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $27,940 |
| Enid, OK | $26,300 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $25,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 44. Wyoming | $28,250 |
| 45. Georgia | $28,020 |
| 46. South Dakota | $27,940 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,730 |
| 48. West Virginia | $27,710 |
| 49. Louisiana | $22,900 |
| 50. Alabama | $22,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $13.33 ($27,730 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $27,730 against $34,980 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for childcare worker pay?
Oklahoma ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays childcare workers the most?
Lawton, OK, with a median of $33,300 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.