How much does a childcare worker make in Tulsa?
$29,190a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $14.03 an hour or $2,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.03
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,480Median: $29,190Highest 10%: $41,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,480 | $10.81 | |
| 25th | $23,190 | $11.15 | |
| Median | $29,190 | $14.03 | |
| 75th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 90th | $41,210 | $19.81 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Lawton, OK | $33,300 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $27,940 |
| Enid, OK | $26,300 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $25,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OKFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $14.03 ($29,190 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $29,190 against $34,980 nationally, 17% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $27,730, so Tulsa pays 5% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for childcare worker pay?
254 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,210 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.