How much does a childcare worker make in Peoria?
$33,340a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $16.03 an hour or $2,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.03
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,340Highest 10%: $37,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,340 | $16.03 | |
| 75th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 90th | $37,530 | $18.04 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Chicago, IL | $36,610 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,170 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,990 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,740 |
| Rockford, IL | $33,560 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,320 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $32,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,300 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,210 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $16.03 ($33,340 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $33,340 against $34,980 nationally, 5% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,830, so Peoria pays 7% less.
Where does Peoria rank for childcare worker pay?
134 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,530 or more.
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.