How much does a childcare worker make in Utica?
$35,190a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Utica-Rome, NY metro area. That is $16.92 an hour or $2,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.92
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,190Highest 10%: $42,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| 75th | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $42,740 | $20.55 |
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 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,090 |
| Syracuse, NY | $34,380 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,170 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,630 |
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Salaries for every job in Utica, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Utica?
The median hourly pay in the Utica-Rome, NY metro area is $16.92 ($35,190 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Utica than the national average?
Yes: $35,190 against $34,980 nationally, 1% more.
How does Utica compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $37,590, so Utica pays 6% less.
Where does Utica rank for childcare worker pay?
93 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Utica?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,740 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.