How much does a childcare worker make in Providence?
$37,230a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $17.90 an hour or $3,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.90
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,470Median: $37,230Highest 10%: $45,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| 25th | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| Median | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 75th | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| 90th | $45,730 | $21.99 |
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How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $17.90 ($37,230 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $37,230 against $34,980 nationally, 6% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $36,940, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for childcare worker pay?
45 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,730 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.