As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Child Care Assistant in Massachusetts is $48,337, equivalent to $23 per hour, $930 weekly, or $4,028 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Child Care Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Child Care Assistant in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $37,353 to $57,564. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,587) and 75th percentile ($53,167), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,564 per year. This $10,580 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Child Care Assistant often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Child Care Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Child Care Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Care Assistant Salary $37,353 MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Child Care Assistant Salary $42,587 MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Child Care Assistant Salary $48,337 MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Child Care Assistant Salary $53,167 MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Child Care Assistant Salary $57,564 MA July 01, 2026
25% $42,587 10% $37,353 90% $57,564 75% $53,167 $48,337 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $47,455 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $48,347 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $47,973 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $48,453 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $47,984 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $50,319 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $47,945 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $50,313 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $50,317 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $49,419 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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