How much does a childcare worker make in Phoenix?
$35,760a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $17.19 an hour or $2,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.19
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 4,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,900Median: $35,760Highest 10%: $46,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,900 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $33,340 | $16.03 | |
| Median | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 75th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 90th | $46,030 | $22.13 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,640 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,930 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,790 |
| Tucson, AZ | $32,830 |
| Yuma, AZ | $32,150 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $31,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $17.19 ($35,760 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $35,760 against $34,980 nationally, 2% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,100, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for childcare worker pay?
80 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,030 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.