How much does a childcare worker make in Seattle?
$43,710a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $21.01 an hour or $3,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.01
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $43,710Highest 10%: $53,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| 75th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 90th | $53,810 | $25.87 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $40,150 |
| Portland, OR | $39,590 |
| Bellingham, WA | $38,820 |
| Bremerton, WA | $38,690 |
| Olympia, WA | $38,390 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $38,130 |
| Kennewick, WA | $37,840 |
| Spokane, WA | $37,230 |
| Yakima, WA | $36,550 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $36,040 |
| Lewiston, ID | $31,080 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker | $80,920 |
| Skincare Specialist | $80,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $68,020 |
| Costume Attendant | $65,460 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $63,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $63,560 |
| Barber | $63,410 |
| Gambling Dealer | $60,490 |
| Mortician | $60,120 |
| Hairdresser | $59,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $21.01 ($43,710 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $43,710 against $34,980 nationally, 25% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $41,680, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for childcare worker pay?
5 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,810 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.