Day Care Worker Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Day Care Worker make in Wyoming?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Day Care Worker in Wyoming is $31,327 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,743
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,078 to $34,162
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,031

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Day Care Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,162	$2,847	$657	$16
Average	$31,327	$2,611	$602	$15
25th Percentile	$29,078	$2,423	$559	$14

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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: $36,168.
California: $36,031.
Massachusetts: $35,551.

District of Columbia $36,168 California $36,031 Massachusetts $35,551 Washington $35,420 New Jersey $35,407 Alaska $35,361 Connecticut $34,911 New York $34,728

Hawaii $34,143 Rhode Island $33,869 Maryland $33,682 Minnesota $33,428 Colorado $33,330 Illinois $33,297 Oregon $33,173 Delaware $33,081

New Hampshire $33,024 Virginia $32,895 Pennsylvania $32,519 Nevada $32,330 North Dakota $32,268 Michigan $32,170 Wisconsin $32,134 Vermont $32,062

Texas $31,863 Maine $31,850 Arizona $31,830 Ohio $31,807 Georgia $31,507 Indiana $31,356 Wyoming $31,327 Utah $31,281

Iowa $31,262 Kansas $31,105 Louisiana $31,059 North Carolina $31,043 Missouri $31,036 Florida $30,909 Montana $30,840 Nebraska $30,775

Kentucky $30,739 South Carolina $30,608 Tennessee $30,527 Idaho $30,494 New Mexico $30,256 Oklahoma $30,203 Alabama $30,011 South Dakota $29,687

Arkansas $29,511 West Virginia $29,416 Mississippi $29,132

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:

Medicine Bow: $31,848
Saratoga: $31,941
Savery: $31,941

Medicine Bow, WY $31,848 Saratoga, WY $31,941 Savery, WY $31,941 Sinclair, WY $31,896 Walcott, WY $31,848 Wamsutter, WY $31,861 Worland, WY $31,961 Basin, WY $31,957

Burlington, WY $31,935 Byron, WY $31,962 Cody, WY $31,875 Cowley, WY $31,909 Deaver, WY $31,879 Emblem, WY $31,947 Frannie, WY $31,896 Greybull, WY $31,946

Hyattville, WY $31,885 Kirby, WY $31,983 Lovell, WY $31,906 Manderson, WY $31,899 Meeteetse, WY $31,892 Otto, WY $31,916 Powell, WY $31,910 Ralston, WY $32,002

Shell, WY $31,848 Ten Sleep, WY $31,877 Thermopolis, WY $31,937 Wapiti, WY $31,868 Riverton, WY $31,994 Arapahoe, WY $31,993 Crowheart, WY $31,883 Dubois, WY $31,910

Fort Washakie, WY $31,982 Hudson, WY $32,027 Kinnear, WY $31,918 Lander, WY $31,967 Pavillion, WY $31,924 Saint Stephens, WY $31,993 Casper, WY $31,183 Shirley Basin, WY $31,533

Alcova, WY $31,690 Arminto, WY $31,801 Douglas, WY $31,817 Edgerton, WY $31,766 Evansville, WY $31,183 Glenrock, WY $31,305 Hiland, WY $31,801 Kaycee, WY $31,846

Linch, WY $31,845 Lysite, WY $31,831 Midwest, WY $31,762 Mills, WY $31,183 Natrona, WY $31,317 Powder River, WY $31,508 Shoshoni, WY $31,906 Newcastle, WY $31,757

Aladdin, WY $31,721 Alva, WY $31,746 Beulah, WY $31,756 Devils Tower, WY $31,841 Four Corners, WY $31,486 Gillette, WY $31,916 Hulett, WY $31,789 Moorcroft, WY $31,883

Osage, WY $31,759 Recluse, WY $31,788 Rozet, WY $31,898 Sundance, WY $31,808 Upton, WY $31,825 Weston, WY $31,787 Wright, WY $31,943 Sheridan, WY $31,951

Arvada, WY $31,797 Banner, WY $31,909 Big Horn, WY $31,892 Buffalo, WY $31,910 Clearmont, WY $31,823 Dayton, WY $31,859 Leiter, WY $31,840 Parkman, WY $31,837

Ranchester, WY $31,891 Saddlestring, WY $31,909 Story, WY $31,999 Wolf, WY $31,855 Wyarno, WY $31,831 Rock Springs, WY $31,980 Bondurant, WY $31,887 Boulder, WY $31,889

Cora, WY $31,883 Evanston, WY $31,899 Farson, WY $31,943 Fort Bridger, WY $31,947 Granger, WY $31,976 Green River, WY $32,029 Lonetree, WY $31,838 Lyman, WY $31,995

Mc Kinnon, WY $31,846 Mountain View, WY $31,969 Pinedale, WY $31,972 Point Of Rocks, WY $31,932 Reliance, WY $31,938 Robertson, WY $31,874 Superior, WY $31,906 Jackson, WY $31,802

Kelly, WY $31,799 Moose, WY $31,782 Moran, WY $31,683 Wilson, WY $31,773 Teton Village, WY $31,785 Kemmerer, WY $31,842 Afton, WY $31,918 Auburn, WY $31,825

Bedford, WY $31,758 Big Piney, WY $31,904 Cokeville, WY $31,731 Daniel, WY $31,854 Diamondville, WY $32,028 Etna, WY $31,620 Fairview, WY $31,859 Freedom, WY $31,562

Frontier, WY $31,891 Grover, WY $31,828 La Barge, WY $31,950 Opal, WY $31,921 Smoot, WY $31,905 Thayne, WY $31,703 Alpine, WY $31,615 Alta, WY $31,385

Yoder, WY $31,837 Rawlins, WY $31,941 Jeffrey City, WY $31,871 Baggs, WY $32,012 Bairoil, WY $31,952 Dixon, WY $32,048 Elk Mountain, WY $31,807 Encampment, WY $31,956

Hanna, WY $31,878 Little America, WY $31,970 Cheyenne, WY $31,363 Fe Warren Afb, WY $31,363 Albin, WY $31,764 Bosler, WY $30,641 Buford, WY $31,427 Burns, WY $31,663

Carpenter, WY $31,672 Centennial, WY $31,260 Garrett, WY $31,801 Granite Canon, WY $31,600 Hillsdale, WY $31,559 Horse Creek, WY $31,181 Jelm, WY $31,972 Laramie, WY $30,641

Meriden, WY $31,681 Pine Bluffs, WY $31,823 Rock River, WY $31,041 Tie Siding, WY $31,489 Yellowstone National Park, WY $31,664 Wheatland, WY $31,836 Chugwater, WY $31,739 Fort Laramie, WY $31,841

Glendo, WY $31,857 Guernsey, WY $31,934 Hartville, WY $31,876 Hawk Springs, WY $31,766 Huntley, WY $31,835 Jay Em, WY $31,795 Lagrange, WY $31,779 Lance Creek, WY $31,774

Lingle, WY $31,866 Lost Springs, WY $31,805 Lusk, WY $31,801 Manville, WY $31,815 Shawnee, WY $31,805 Torrington, WY $31,858 Van Tassell, WY $31,771 Veteran, WY $31,847

Day Care Worker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Day Care Worker roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Day Care Worker positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Day Care Worker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Day Care Worker

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$40,725	$20.0	30%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$34,460	$17.0	10%

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 July 01, 2026

$29,078

Average $31,327/year

$34,162

$2,423

Average $2,611/month

$2,847

$559

Average $602/week

$657

$14

Average $15/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,162	$2,847	$657	$16
Average	$31,327	$2,611	$602	$15
25th Percentile	$29,078	$2,423	$559	$14

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