How much does a childcare worker make in Waco?
$26,760a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Waco, TX metro area. That is $12.87 an hour or $2,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.87
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 331 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,580Median: $26,760Highest 10%: $36,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,580 | $10.38 | |
| 25th | $22,400 | $10.77 | |
| Median | $26,760 | $12.87 | |
| 75th | $30,030 | $14.44 | |
| 90th | $36,080 | $17.35 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Waco, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Waco?
The median hourly pay in the Waco, TX metro area is $12.87 ($26,760 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Waco than the national average?
No: $26,760 against $34,980 nationally, 23% less.
How does Waco compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $28,570, so Waco pays 6% less.
Where does Waco rank for childcare worker pay?
331 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,080 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.