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How much does a childcare worker make in Sumter?

$27,660a year

Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Sumter, SC metro area. That is $13.30 an hour or $2,305 a month.

Hourly
$13.30
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
313 of 385
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,620Median: $27,660Highest 10%: $34,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,620$10.88
25th$23,580$11.34
Median$27,660$13.30
75th$29,280$14.08
90th$34,120$16.40

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for childcare workers.

Charleston, SC$31,870
Hilton Head Island, SC$30,740
Charlotte, NC$30,390
Spartanburg, SC$29,430
Columbia, SC$28,850
Myrtle Beach, SC$28,850
Augusta, GA$28,730
Greenville, SC$28,440
Florence, SC$27,780
Childcare Worker salary in South Carolina Childcare Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Sumter

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$39,270
Recreation Worker$29,970
Hairdresser$28,780
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$28,510
Animal Caretaker$27,180
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$21,960
Salaries for every job in Sumter, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Sumter?

The median hourly pay in the Sumter, SC metro area is $13.30 ($27,660 a year).

Do childcare workers make more in Sumter than the national average?

No: $27,660 against $34,980 nationally, 21% less.

How does Sumter compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $29,650, so Sumter pays 7% less.

Where does Sumter rank for childcare worker pay?

313 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Sumter?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,120 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.