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 $43,499, a Day Care Worker (0-1 years)earns $33,252, a Child Caregiver II (1-3 years)earns $37,507,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Day Care Worker make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Day Care Worker in Rhode Island is $33,891 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): $39,753
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,458 to $36,960
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,243

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Day Care Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,960	$3,080	$711	$18
Average	$33,891	$2,824	$652	$16
25th Percentile	$31,458	$2,622	$605	$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:

Adamsville: $34,447
Albion: $33,875
Ashaway: $34,578

Adamsville, RI $34,447 Albion, RI $33,875 Ashaway, RI $34,578 Barrington, RI $33,875 Block Island, RI $34,398 Bradford, RI $34,555 Bristol, RI $33,842 Carolina, RI $34,274

Charlestown, RI $34,310 Chepachet, RI $33,810 Clayville, RI $33,842 Coventry, RI $33,810 West Greenwich, RI $33,787 East Greenwich, RI $33,833 Exeter, RI $34,555 Fiskeville, RI $33,875

Forestdale, RI $33,842 Foster, RI $33,787 Glendale, RI $33,787 Greene, RI $34,166 Greenville, RI $33,875 Harmony, RI $33,865 Harrisville, RI $33,810 Hope, RI $33,875

Hope Valley, RI $34,578 Hopkinton, RI $34,588 Jamestown, RI $34,241 Kenyon, RI $34,545 Little Compton, RI $34,434 Manville, RI $33,875 Mapleville, RI $33,787 Newport, RI $34,248

Middletown, RI $34,392 North Kingstown, RI $33,777 North Scituate, RI $33,865 Oakland, RI $33,820 Pascoag, RI $33,800 Pawtucket, RI $33,875 Central Falls, RI $33,875 Cumberland, RI $33,875

Lincoln, RI $33,875 Portsmouth, RI $34,110 Prudence Island, RI $33,810 Rockville, RI $34,588 Saunderstown, RI $34,261 Shannock, RI $34,535 Slatersville, RI $33,842 Slocum, RI $34,261

Tiverton, RI $34,457 Wakefield, RI $34,225 Kingston, RI $34,231 Narragansett, RI $34,238 Peace Dale, RI $34,225 Warren, RI $33,865 Warwick, RI $33,875 Westerly, RI $34,598

West Kingston, RI $34,251 West Warwick, RI $33,875 Wood River Junction, RI $34,555 Woonsocket, RI $33,842 North Smithfield, RI $33,865 Wyoming, RI $34,545 Providence, RI $33,875 Cranston, RI $33,875

North Providence, RI $33,875 East Providence, RI $33,875 Riverside, RI $33,875 Rumford, RI $33,875 Smithfield, RI $33,875 Johnston, RI $33,875

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

$31,458

Average $33,891/year

$36,960

$2,622

Average $2,824/month

$3,080

$605

Average $652/week

$711

$15

Average $16/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,960	$3,080	$711	$18
Average	$33,891	$2,824	$652	$16
25th Percentile	$31,458	$2,622	$605	$15

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