How much does a childcare worker make in Texas?
$28,570a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Texas. That is $13.74 an hour or $2,381 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.74
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,750Median: $28,570Highest 10%: $37,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,750 | $10.46 | |
| 25th | $23,370 | $11.24 | |
| Median | $28,570 | $13.74 | |
| 75th | $31,920 | $15.35 | |
| 90th | $37,290 | $17.93 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $31,110 |
| Midland, TX | $30,010 |
| Houston, TX | $29,530 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,440 |
| Austin, TX | $28,470 |
| College Station, TX | $27,250 |
| Amarillo, TX | $27,230 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $27,210 |
| Odessa, TX | $27,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $26,810 |
| San Angelo, TX | $26,780 |
| Waco, TX | $26,760 |
| Lubbock, TX | $26,650 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,400 |
| Tyler, TX | $26,050 |
| Killeen, TX | $25,960 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,680 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $24,120 |
| El Paso, TX | $23,410 |
| Longview, TX | $23,410 |
| Victoria, TX | $23,280 |
| Beaumont, TX | $22,940 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $22,480 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,350 |
| McAllen, TX | $22,310 |
| Brownsville, TX | $22,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 38. Kansas | $29,240 |
| 39. North Carolina | $29,140 |
| 40. Kentucky | $28,920 |
| 41. Texas | $28,570 |
| 42. Arkansas | $28,450 |
| 43. Iowa | $28,420 |
| 44. Wyoming | $28,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $13.74 ($28,570 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $28,570 against $34,980 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Texas rank for childcare worker pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays childcare workers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $31,110 a year.
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.