How much does a childcare worker make in Syracuse?
$34,380a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $16.53 an hour or $2,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.53
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,380Highest 10%: $39,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| Median | $34,380 | $16.53 | |
| 75th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 90th | $39,680 | $19.08 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| New York, NY | $37,870 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,410 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,360 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,230 |
| Albany, NY | $36,170 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35,890 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,460 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,410 |
| Utica, NY | $35,190 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,090 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,170 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,630 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $16.53 ($34,380 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $34,380 against $34,980 nationally, 2% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $37,590, so Syracuse pays 9% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for childcare worker pay?
116 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,680 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.