How much does a childcare worker make in San Luis Obispo?
$42,860a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $20.61 an hour or $3,572 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.61
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,580Median: $42,860Highest 10%: $47,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $42,860 | $20.61 | |
| 75th | $43,580 | $20.95 | |
| 90th | $47,050 | $22.62 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| San Jose, CA | $45,720 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,540 |
| 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 Luis Obispo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in San Luis Obispo?
The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $20.61 ($42,860 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?
Yes: $42,860 against $34,980 nationally, 23% more.
How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $40,020, so San Luis Obispo pays 7% more.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank for childcare worker pay?
8 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in San Luis Obispo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,050 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.