How much does a childcare worker make in Virginia?
$34,330a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Virginia. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,150Median: $34,330Highest 10%: $44,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,150 | $13.53 | |
| 25th | $29,540 | $14.20 | |
| Median | $34,330 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| 90th | $44,100 | $21.20 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $37,610 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $34,130 |
| Richmond, VA | $33,570 |
| Winchester, VA | $32,090 |
| Staunton, VA | $30,780 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $29,790 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $29,710 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $29,500 |
| Roanoke, VA | $29,100 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $29,090 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 19. Minnesota | $35,520 |
| 20. Montana | $35,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,100 |
| 22. Virginia | $34,330 |
| 23. Florida | $34,210 |
| 24. Delaware | $33,210 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $32,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $16.50 ($34,330 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $34,330 against $34,980 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for childcare worker pay?
Virginia ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays childcare workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $37,610 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.