As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Child Care Assistant in Massachusetts is $48,331, equivalent to $23 per hour, $929 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 $37,347 to $57,560. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,582) and 75th percentile ($53,162), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,560 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 $37,347 MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Child Care Assistant Salary $42,582 MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Child Care Assistant Salary $48,331 MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Child Care Assistant Salary $53,162 MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Child Care Assistant Salary $57,560 MA September 01, 2026
25% $42,582 10% $37,347 90% $57,560 75% $53,162 $48,331 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $47,702 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $48,599 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $48,223 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $48,705 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $48,234 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $50,581 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $48,195 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $50,575 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $50,579 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $49,677 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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