Daycare Assistant Salary in the United States

Daycare Assistant Salary

How much does a Daycare Assistant make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Daycare Assistant in the United States is $29,947. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $24,293 to a high of $36,349, with most professionals earning between $26,988 and $33,298.

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Daycare Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $24,293 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $26,988 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,947 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $33,298 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $36,349 US April 01, 2025
25% $26,988 10% $24,293 90% $36,349 75% $33,298 $29,947 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Child Care Center Teacher


    Associate's Degree

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    Daycare Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Child Caregiver II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Daycare Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Daycare Assistant ranges from $26,988 to $33,298 with the average base salary of $29,947. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,037 to $33,366 with the average total cash compensation of $29,978.

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