What are the main factors that influence a Day Care Worker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Day Care Worker's salary?

A Day Care Worker's salary grows with experience: a Child Care Center Teacher (0-0 years)earns $42,488, a Day Care Worker (0-1 years)earns $32,479, a Child Caregiver II (1-3 years)earns $36,635,

What are the highest paying states for a Day Care Worker?

Day Care Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Day Care Worker roles are District of Columbia $36,193, California $36,055, Massachusetts $35,575. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Day Care Worker roles make?

Salaries for Day Care Worker level roles vary by specialization: Day Care Director: $143,192; Day Care Center Director: $80,000; Day Care Supervisor: $49,491; Day Care Coordinator: $47,749; Day Care Teacher: $43,201.

Day Care Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Day Care Worker make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Day Care Worker in Delaware is $33,104 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Day Care Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,829
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,727 to $36,101
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,563

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Day Care Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,101	$3,008	$694	$17
Average	$33,104	$2,759	$637	$16
25th Percentile	$30,727	$2,561	$591	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Day Care Worker Salaries

A Day Care Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Day Care Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Day Care Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $36,193.
California: $36,055.
Massachusetts: $35,575.

District of Columbia $36,193 California $36,055 Massachusetts $35,575 Washington $35,444 New Jersey $35,431 Alaska $35,385 Connecticut $34,934 New York $34,751

Hawaii $34,166 Rhode Island $33,891 Maryland $33,705 Minnesota $33,450 Colorado $33,352 Illinois $33,319 Oregon $33,195 Delaware $33,104

New Hampshire $33,046 Virginia $32,917 Pennsylvania $32,541 Nevada $32,352 North Dakota $32,290 Michigan $32,192 Wisconsin $32,156 Vermont $32,084

Texas $31,884 Maine $31,871 Arizona $31,852 Ohio $31,829 Georgia $31,528 Indiana $31,378 Wyoming $31,348 Utah $31,303

Iowa $31,283 Kansas $31,126 Louisiana $31,080 North Carolina $31,064 Missouri $31,057 Florida $30,930 Montana $30,861 Nebraska $30,796

Kentucky $30,760 South Carolina $30,629 Tennessee $30,547 Idaho $30,515 New Mexico $30,276 Oklahoma $30,224 Alabama $30,031 South Dakota $29,707

Arkansas $29,531 West Virginia $29,436 Mississippi $29,152

Top Paying Cities for Day Care Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $34,261
Little Creek: $33,944
Magnolia: $34,084

Lincoln, DE $34,261 Little Creek, DE $33,944 Magnolia, DE $34,084 Milford, DE $34,261 Marydel, DE $33,816 Millsboro, DE $34,261 Millville, DE $34,490 Milton, DE $34,261

Nassau, DE $34,261 Ocean View, DE $34,490 Rehoboth Beach, DE $34,490 Seaford, DE $33,901 Selbyville, DE $34,490 Smyrna, DE $33,777 Viola, DE $34,084 Woodside, DE $33,986

Bear, DE $33,529 Newark, DE $33,542 Claymont, DE $33,568 Delaware City, DE $33,542 Hockessin, DE $33,568 Kirkwood, DE $33,542 Middletown, DE $33,708 Montchanin, DE $33,568

New Castle, DE $33,568 Odessa, DE $33,754 Port Penn, DE $33,450 Rockland, DE $33,568 Saint Georges, DE $33,542 Townsend, DE $33,705 Winterthur, DE $33,568 Lewes, DE $34,261

Wilmington, DE $33,568 Dover, DE $33,927 Dover Afb, DE $34,006 Bethany Beach, DE $34,490 Bethel, DE $33,901 Bridgeville, DE $34,261 Camden Wyoming, DE $33,963 Cheswold, DE $33,849

Clayton, DE $33,764 Dagsboro, DE $34,490 Delmar, DE $33,901 Ellendale, DE $34,261 Felton, DE $34,261 Fenwick Island, DE $34,490 Frankford, DE $34,490 Frederica, DE $34,261

Georgetown, DE $34,261 Greenwood, DE $34,261 Harbeson, DE $34,261 Harrington, DE $34,261 Hartly, DE $33,748 Houston, DE $34,261 Kenton, DE $33,764 Laurel, DE $33,901

Yorklyn, DE $33,568

Day Care Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Day Care Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$30,727

Average $33,104/year

$36,101

$2,561

Average $2,759/month

$3,008

$591

Average $637/week

$694

$15

Average $16/hour

$17

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,101	$3,008	$694	$17
Average	$33,104	$2,759	$637	$16
25th Percentile	$30,727	$2,561	$591	$15

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