How much does a childcare worker make in Washington?
$41,680a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Washington. That is $20.04 an hour or $3,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.04
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $41,680Highest 10%: $50,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| Median | $41,680 | $20.04 | |
| 75th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 90th | $50,080 | $24.08 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $43,710 |
| Longview, WA | $42,300 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $40,150 |
| Portland, OR | $39,590 |
| Bellingham, WA | $38,820 |
| Bremerton, WA | $38,690 |
| Olympia, WA | $38,390 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $38,130 |
| Kennewick, WA | $37,840 |
| Spokane, WA | $37,230 |
| Yakima, WA | $36,550 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $36,040 |
| Lewiston, ID | $31,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $47,340 |
| 2. Washington | $41,680 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $40,900 |
| 4. Colorado | $40,750 |
| 5. California | $40,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $20.04 ($41,680 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $41,680 against $34,980 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Washington rank for childcare worker pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays childcare workers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $43,710 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.