As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Child Care Worker in Massachusetts is $35,646, equivalent to $17 per hour, $686 weekly, or $2,971 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Child Care Worker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Child Care Worker in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $30,621 to $41,491. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,016) and 75th percentile ($38,705), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,491 per year. This $5,689 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Child Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Child Care Worker often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Child Care Worker 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 Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $30,621 MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $33,016 MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $35,646 MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $38,705 MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Child Care Worker Salary $41,491 MA May 01, 2026
25% $33,016 10% $30,621 90% $41,491 75% $38,705 $35,646 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $37,544 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $38,250 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $37,955 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $38,334 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $37,963 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $39,810 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $37,932 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $39,806 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $39,809 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $39,099 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    1 - 3 years experience
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