What are the main factors that influence a Child Care Attendant's salary?

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

How does experience change a Child Care Attendant's salary?

A Child Care Attendant's salary grows with experience: starting around $33,192 for beginners, reaching about $34,103 at mid-level, and approach $34,317 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Child Care Attendant?

Child Care Attendant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Child Care Attendant roles are District of Columbia $37,190, California $37,049, Massachusetts $36,555. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Child Care Attendant roles make?

Salaries for Child Care Attendant level roles vary by specialization: Child Care Administrator: $100,785; Child Care Director: $82,167; Director of Child Care: $79,215; Child Care Assistant: $44,429; Teacher Child Care: $43,109.

How do different companies affect a Child Care Attendant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Child Care Attendant roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Child Care Attendant Salary in the United States

How much does a Child Care Attendant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Child Care Attendant in the United States is $33,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,146
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,134 to $36,498
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,898

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Child Care Attendant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,498	$3,042	$702	$18
Average	$33,590	$2,799	$646	$16
25th Percentile	$31,134	$2,594	$599	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Child Care Attendant Salaries

A Child Care Attendant'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 Experience Level Affects Child Care Attendant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Child Care Attendant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $33,192
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,675
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,103
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,231
Expert (over 8 years): $34,317

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Child Care Attendant	$33,192
Intermediate Level Child Care Attendant	$33,675
Senior Level Child Care Attendant	$34,103
Specialist Level Child Care Attendant	$34,231
Expert Level Child Care Attendant	$34,317

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How Do Child Care Attendant 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 Child Care Attendants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,190.
California: $37,049.
Massachusetts: $36,555.

District of Columbia $37,190

California $37,049

Massachusetts $36,555

Washington $36,421

New Jersey $36,408

Alaska $36,361

Connecticut $35,897

New York $35,709

Hawaii $35,108

Rhode Island $34,826

Maryland $34,634

Minnesota $34,372

Colorado $34,271

Illinois $34,238

Oregon $34,110

Delaware $34,016

New Hampshire $33,957

Virginia $33,825

Pennsylvania $33,438

Nevada $33,244

North Dakota $33,180

Michigan $33,079

Wisconsin $33,042

Vermont $32,968

Texas $32,763

Maine $32,750

Arizona $32,730

Ohio $32,706

Georgia $32,397

Indiana $32,243

Wyoming $32,212

Utah $32,165

Iowa $32,145

Kansas $31,984

Louisiana $31,937

North Carolina $31,920

Missouri $31,913

Florida $31,782

Montana $31,712

Nebraska $31,645

Kentucky $31,608

South Carolina $31,473

Tennessee $31,389

Idaho $31,356

New Mexico $31,111

Oklahoma $31,057

Alabama $30,859

South Dakota $30,526

Arkansas $30,345

West Virginia $30,247

Mississippi $29,955

Top Paying Cities for Child Care Attendants

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:

San Jose: $42,366
San Francisco: $41,950
Oakland: $41,019

San Jose, CA $42,366

San Francisco, CA $41,950

Oakland, CA $41,019

New York, NY $38,927

Queens Village, NY $38,675

Paramus, NJ $38,406

Passaic, NJ $38,373

Bergenfield, NJ $38,339

Stamford, CT $38,289

Huntington, NY $38,255

Newark, NJ $38,037

Bridgeport, CT $37,970

New Brunswick, NJ $37,859

Vallejo, CA $37,788

Middlesex, NJ $37,768

Somerset, NJ $37,738

Petaluma, CA $37,661

Santa Cruz, CA $37,530

Boston, MA $37,462

Monterey, CA $37,294

Fairbanks, AK $37,271

Los Angeles, CA $37,207

Washington, DC $37,190

Seattle, WA $37,130

Santa Rosa, CA $37,123

Juneau, AK $37,026

Orange, CA $36,915

Anchorage, AK $36,854

Anaheim, CA $36,831

Santa Ana, CA $36,781

Nassau, NY $36,760

Long Beach, CA $36,747

Danbury, CT $36,737

Santa Maria, CA $36,623

Everett, WA $36,616

Bremerton, WA $36,451

Trenton, NJ $36,388

Sacramento, CA $36,374

San Diego, CA $36,357

Brockton, MA $36,344

Tacoma, WA $36,330

Santa Barbara, CA $36,283

Lowell, MA $36,149

New Suffolk, NY $36,136

Nashua, NH $36,095

Lompoc, CA $36,042

Ventura, CA $36,008

Stockton, CA $35,998

New Haven, CT $35,931

Atlantic City, NJ $35,843

Hartford, CT $35,769

Modesto, CA $35,753

Poughkeepsie, NY $35,679

New Britain, CT $35,662

Olympia, WA $35,615

Kennewick, WA $35,615

New London, CT $35,608

Norwich, CT $35,598

Lawrence, MA $35,581

Bakersfield, CA $35,487

Riverside, CA $35,440

New Bedford, MA $35,440

Richland, WA $35,407

Portsmouth, NH $35,380

Vineland, NJ $35,373

San Bernardino, CA $35,346

Boulder, CO $35,252

Worcester, MA $35,225

Portland, OR $35,195

Saint Paul, MN $35,155

Minneapolis, MN $35,155

Philadelphia, PA $35,108

Honolulu, HI $34,930

Springfield, MA $34,812

Providence, RI $34,809

Chicago, IL $34,711

Bellingham, WA $34,671

Baltimore, MD $34,634

Chico, CA $34,550

Wilmington, DE $34,493

Pittsfield, MA $34,459

Manchester, NH $34,396

Spokane, WA $34,248

Denver, CO $34,244

Albany, NY $34,087

Troy, NY $34,073

Schenectady, NY $34,003

Burlington, VT $33,929

Portland, ME $33,811

Salem, OR $33,784

Yakima, WA $33,778

Ann Arbor, MI $33,768

Rochester, MN $33,673

Fresno, CA $33,657

Reno, NV $33,657

Milwaukee, WI $33,626

Detroit, MI $33,593

Allentown, PA $33,583

Carson City, NV $33,579

Houston, TX $33,529

Colorado Springs, CO $33,526

Syracuse, NY $33,509

Eugene, OR $33,445

Bismarck, ND $33,405

Gary, IN $33,405

Galveston, TX $33,405

Springfield, OR $33,378

Medford, OR $33,297

Fort Collins, CO $33,284

Austin, TX $33,257

Mesa, AZ $33,186

Phoenix, AZ $33,180

Dallas, TX $33,170

Reading, PA $33,149

Saint Cloud, MN $33,136

Concord, NH $33,106

Madison, WI $33,092

Utica, NY $33,002

Raleigh, NC $32,975

Las Vegas, NV $32,971

Rochester, NY $32,948

Des Moines, IA $32,945

Atlanta, GA $32,891

Battle Creek, MI $32,881

Salt Lake City, UT $32,871

Lancaster, PA $32,820

Champaign, IL $32,814

Harrisburg, PA $32,773

Durham, NC $32,743

Kansas City, MO $32,740

Kansas City, KS $32,733

Fort Worth, TX $32,730

Boca Raton, FL $32,716

Cleveland, OH $32,713

Columbus, OH $32,706

Pittsburgh, PA $32,703

Richmond, VA $32,689

Indianapolis, IN $32,683

Cincinnati, OH $32,639

Petersburg, VA $32,589

Billings, MT $32,515

Lansing, MI $32,515

Huntsville, AL $32,515

Lebanon, PA $32,511

Dayton, OH $32,508

Pueblo, CO $32,508

Appleton, WI $32,498

Buffalo, NY $32,484

Racine, WI $32,468

Charlotte, NC $32,464

Saint Louis, MO $32,454

Springfield, IL $32,441

Elkhart, IN $32,434

York, PA $32,434

Gastonia, NC $32,431

Benton Harbor, MI $32,431

Beaumont, TX $32,411

Lorain, OH $32,404

Toledo, OH $32,390

Binghamton, NY $32,374

Rock Hill, SC $32,370

Rockford, IL $32,353

Fargo, ND $32,337

Elyria, OH $32,337

Flagstaff, AZ $32,313

Fort Lauderdale, FL $32,293

Miami, FL $32,273

Duluth, MN $32,219

Bangor, ME $32,175

Cedar Rapids, IA $32,138

Louisville, KY $32,122

Grand Rapids, MI $32,115

Hialeah, FL $32,112

Casper, WY $32,065

Scranton, PA $32,024

New Orleans, LA $32,014

Virginia Beach, VA $32,011

Akron, OH $31,994

Peoria, IL $31,950

Sarasota, FL $31,944

Green Bay, WI $31,920

Baton Rouge, LA $31,903

Charleston, SC $31,897

Nashville, TN $31,887

Jamestown, NY $31,880

Davenport, IA $31,880

Tucson, AZ $31,863

Cheyenne, WY $31,853

Saint Petersburg, FL $31,843

Tampa, FL $31,836

Omaha, NE $31,829

Port Arthur, TX $31,816

Evansville, IN $31,816

Bradenton, FL $31,803

Santa Fe, NM $31,742

Orlando, FL $31,708

Clearwater, FL $31,672

Canton, OH $31,601

La Crosse, WI $31,601

Grand Forks, ND $31,591

Albuquerque, NM $31,581

Tulsa, OK $31,581

Newport News, VA $31,577

High Point, NC $31,567

Ogden, UT $31,554

Corpus Christi, TX $31,527

Laramie, WY $31,507

Norfolk, VA $31,507

Rock Island, IL $31,487

Saginaw, MI $31,480

Jacksonville, FL $31,477

Salisbury, NC $31,470

Memphis, TN $31,463

Moline, IL $31,446

Fort Myers, FL $31,436

Waterloo, IA $31,393

Spartanburg, SC $31,359

Lincoln, NE $31,342

Fort Wayne, IN $31,336

Birmingham, AL $31,299

Cedar Falls, IA $31,292

Provo, UT $31,289

Springfield, OH $31,285

San Antonio, TX $31,279

Greensboro, NC $31,265

South Bend, IN $31,262

Winston Salem, NC $31,258

Boise, ID $31,248

Savannah, GA $31,225

Muskegon, MI $31,164

Lima, OH $31,124

Lake Charles, LA $31,111

Anderson, IN $31,104

Lexington, KY $31,094

Augusta, GA $31,084

Greenville, SC $31,084

Wichita, KS $31,053

Tuscaloosa, AL $31,053

Columbia, SC $31,023

Bloomington, IN $30,939

Roanoke, VA $30,919

Asheville, NC $30,875

Knoxville, TN $30,818

Shreveport, LA $30,815

Wilmington, NC $30,771

Frankfort, KY $30,708

Oklahoma City, OK $30,684

Chillicothe, OH $30,671

Longview, TX $30,667

Topeka, KS $30,657

Mobile, AL $30,607

Terre Haute, IN $30,593

Erie, PA $30,590

Altoona, PA $30,573

Melbourne, FL $30,563

Amarillo, TX $30,550

Killeen, TX $30,540

Fayetteville, AR $30,513

Sioux Falls, SD $30,489

Chattanooga, TN $30,469

Idaho Falls, ID $30,466

Gainesville, FL $30,395

Portsmouth, OH $30,378

Little Rock, AR $30,372

Lynchburg, VA $30,372

Lafayette, LA $30,358

Youngstown, OH $30,358

Temple, TX $30,345

Daytona Beach, FL $30,338

Clarksville, TN $30,335

Pensacola, FL $30,331

Hopkinsville, KY $30,231

Charleston, WV $30,227

Florence, SC $30,210

Sioux City, IA $30,190

Macon, GA $30,093

Tallahassee, FL $30,089

Fayetteville, NC $30,083

Waco, TX $30,076

Wichita Falls, TX $30,076

Pine Bluff, AR $30,063

Vincennes, IN $29,999

Lubbock, TX $29,985

Great Falls, MT $29,965

Alamogordo, NM $29,962

Abilene, TX $29,935

Rapid City, SD $29,891

Monroe, LA $29,891

Albany, GA $29,871

Huntington, WV $29,868

Jackson, MS $29,864

Greenville, MS $29,861

Parkersburg, WV $29,827

Montgomery, AL $29,821

Johnstown, PA $29,814

Springfield, MO $29,787

Biloxi, MS $29,770

Sumter, SC $29,700

Columbus, GA $29,696

Twin Falls, ID $29,676

Pascagoula, MS $29,633

Kingsport, TN $29,545

Gulfport, MS $29,535

Alexandria, LA $29,424

Fort Smith, AR $29,340

El Paso, TX $29,250

Helena, MT $29,206

Las Cruces, NM $29,099

Harlingen, TX $29,005

Pocatello, ID $28,974

Florence, AL $28,964

Brownsville, TX $28,958

Dothan, AL $28,904

Mcallen, TX $28,887

Columbus, MS $28,638

Altus, OK $28,484

Lawton, OK $28,420

Pierre, SD $28,299

What Skills Can Increase a Child Care Attendant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 3.73% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Child Development (Mentioned in 9.81% Job Postings): Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.
Early Childhood Education (Mentioned in 4.68% Job Postings): Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	3.73%
Child Development	9.81%
Early Childhood Education	4.68%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Child Care Attendant's salary.

Motivating: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Motivating	$38,628	15%
Coordination	$36,613	9%
Problem Solving	$36,277	8%
Accountability	$36,277	8%
Customer Service	$35,941	7%
Leadership	$35,605	6%

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Child Care Attendant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Child Care Attendant'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

$31,134

Average $33,590/year

$36,498

$2,594

Average $2,799/month

$3,042

$599

Average $646/week

$702

$15

Average $16/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,498	$3,042	$702	$18
Average	$33,590	$2,799	$646	$16
25th Percentile	$31,134	$2,594	$599	$15

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Salary Trends for Child Care Attendant

Salaries for a Child Care Attendant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,246 in 2023 to around $36,238 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Child Care Attendant salary trends, .

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