How much does a childcare worker make in Rhode Island?
$36,940a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Rhode Island. That is $17.76 an hour or $3,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.76
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,410Median: $36,940Highest 10%: $45,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,410 | $15.10 | |
| 25th | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| Median | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 75th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 90th | $45,140 | $21.70 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $37,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 8. New York | $37,590 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $37,080 |
| 10. Hawaii | $37,030 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 12. Connecticut | $36,660 |
| 13. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 14. Maine | $36,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.76 ($36,940 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $36,940 against $34,980 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for childcare worker pay?
Rhode Island ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays childcare workers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $37,230 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.