How much does a childcare worker make in St. Louis?
$33,320a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $16.02 an hour or $2,777 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.02
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 5,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,370Median: $33,320Highest 10%: $43,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,370 | $14.12 | |
| 25th | $30,360 | $14.60 | |
| Median | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| 75th | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 90th | $43,230 | $20.78 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Kansas City, MO | $31,770 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,610 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,210 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $29,130 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,070 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,600 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker | $64,110 |
| Embalmer | $63,130 |
| Barber | $57,960 |
| Mortician | $49,280 |
| Costume Attendant | $47,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $45,940 |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,590 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $40,840 |
| Funeral Attendant | $37,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $16.02 ($33,320 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $33,320 against $34,980 nationally, 5% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $30,790, so St. Louis pays 8% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for childcare worker pay?
135 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,230 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.