How much does a childcare worker make in Tucson?
$32,830a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $15.78 an hour or $2,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.78
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,810Median: $32,830Highest 10%: $38,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,810 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $31,740 | $15.26 | |
| Median | $32,830 | $15.78 | |
| 75th | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| 90th | $38,640 | $18.58 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,640 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $35,760 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,930 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,790 |
| Yuma, AZ | $32,150 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $31,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $15.78 ($32,830 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $32,830 against $34,980 nationally, 6% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,100, so Tucson pays 6% less.
Where does Tucson rank for childcare worker pay?
141 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,640 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.