How much does a childcare worker make in Salem?
$37,320a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $17.94 an hour or $3,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.94
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,640Median: $37,320Highest 10%: $45,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| 25th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $37,320 | $17.94 | |
| 75th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 90th | $45,770 | $22.00 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Portland, OR | $39,590 |
| Bend, OR | $37,520 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $37,150 |
| Eugene, OR | $36,760 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,800 |
| Albany, OR | $35,640 |
| Medford, OR | $35,620 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $17.94 ($37,320 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $37,320 against $34,980 nationally, 7% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,650, so Salem pays 3% less.
Where does Salem rank for childcare worker pay?
44 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,770 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.