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How much does a childcare worker make in Wausau?

$30,210a year

Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Wausau, WI metro area. That is $14.52 an hour or $2,518 a month.

Hourly
$14.52
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
208 of 385
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,670Median: $30,210Highest 10%: $35,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,670$10.90
25th$27,280$13.12
Median$30,210$14.52
75th$31,670$15.23
90th$35,530$17.08

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for childcare workers.

Minneapolis, MN$36,310
Green Bay, WI$34,650
Madison, WI$34,450
Milwaukee, WI$33,280
Sheboygan, WI$33,030
Racine, WI$32,460
Appleton, WI$31,140
Duluth, MN$30,960
Oshkosh, WI$30,950
La Crosse, WI$30,730
Eau Claire, WI$30,450
Kenosha, WI$30,290
Janesville, WI$30,040
Fond du Lac, WI$29,270
Childcare Worker salary in Wisconsin Childcare Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Wausau

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,520
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,120
Recreation Worker$38,030
Hairdresser$34,050
Animal Caretaker$30,430
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$30,420
Salaries for every job in Wausau, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Wausau?

The median hourly pay in the Wausau, WI metro area is $14.52 ($30,210 a year).

Do childcare workers make more in Wausau than the national average?

No: $30,210 against $34,980 nationally, 14% less.

How does Wausau compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $32,460, so Wausau pays 7% less.

Where does Wausau rank for childcare worker pay?

208 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Wausau?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,530 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.