How much does a childcare worker make in Portland?
$36,620a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.61
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,140Median: $36,620Highest 10%: $46,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,140 | $15.45 | |
| 25th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 75th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 90th | $46,000 | $22.12 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Bangor, ME | $34,820 |
| Lewiston, ME | $34,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $17.61 ($36,620 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $36,620 against $34,980 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $36,350, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for childcare worker pay?
58 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,000 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.