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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View as table View as graph 25% $31,134 10% $28,898 90% $39,146 75% $36,498 $33,590 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

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
$33,192 0 yr
$33,675 < 2 yrs
$34,103 2-4 yrs
$34,231 5-8 yrs
$34,317 > 8 yrs
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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.

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

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

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, .

Average Annual Salary of Child Care Attendant Over Time

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2023
$37,246
2024
$36,631
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$36,238
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2023 $37,246
2024 $36,631
2025 $36,238
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