How much does a childcare worker make in San Jose?
$45,720a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $21.98 an hour or $3,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.98
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 3,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,780Median: $45,720Highest 10%: $62,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| 25th | $41,750 | $20.07 | |
| Median | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| 75th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| 90th | $62,670 | $30.13 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| San Francisco, CA | $44,540 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $42,860 |
| Modesto, CA | $41,920 |
| Napa, CA | $41,570 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $41,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,210 |
| Stockton, CA | $40,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,800 |
| Salinas, CA | $39,520 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,850 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,390 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,390 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,340 |
| El Centro, CA | $38,220 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,050 |
| Redding, CA | $37,820 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,550 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,190 |
| Hanford, CA | $36,890 |
| Chico, CA | $36,660 |
| Merced, CA | $36,590 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,190 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $21.98 ($45,720 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $45,720 against $34,980 nationally, 31% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $40,020, so San Jose pays 14% more.
Where does San Jose rank for childcare worker pay?
2 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,670 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.