How much does a childcare worker make in Wisconsin?
$32,460a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Wisconsin. That is $15.61 an hour or $2,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.61
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,650Median: $32,460Highest 10%: $42,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,650 | $11.85 | |
| 25th | $29,360 | $14.12 | |
| Median | $32,460 | $15.61 | |
| 75th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 90th | $42,830 | $20.59 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Wausau, WI | $30,210 |
| Janesville, WI | $30,040 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $29,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 22. Virginia | $34,330 |
| 23. Florida | $34,210 |
| 24. Delaware | $33,210 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $32,460 |
| 26. Utah | $31,630 |
| 27. Michigan | $30,970 |
| 28. Missouri | $30,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $15.61 ($32,460 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $32,460 against $34,980 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for childcare worker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays childcare workers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $36,310 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.