How much does a childcare worker make in Oregon?
$38,650a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Oregon. That is $18.58 an hour or $3,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.58
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,580Median: $38,650Highest 10%: $46,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,580 | $15.66 | |
| 25th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| 75th | $43,620 | $20.97 | |
| 90th | $46,450 | $22.33 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $39,590 |
| Bend, OR | $37,520 |
| Salem, OR | $37,320 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $37,150 |
| Eugene, OR | $36,760 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,800 |
| Albany, OR | $35,640 |
| Medford, OR | $35,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 3. Massachusetts | $40,900 |
| 4. Colorado | $40,750 |
| 5. California | $40,020 |
| 6. Oregon | $38,650 |
| 7. Vermont | $38,030 |
| 8. New York | $37,590 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $37,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $18.58 ($38,650 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $38,650 against $34,980 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Oregon rank for childcare worker pay?
Oregon ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays childcare workers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $39,590 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.