As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Alaska is $31,450, equivalent to $15 per hour, $605 weekly, or $2,621 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Daycare Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Daycare Assistant in Alaska vary widely, spanning from $27,017 to $36,609. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,130) and 75th percentile ($34,150), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,609 per year. This $5,020 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, Alaska Daycare Assistant often earn 8.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Alaska currently ranks 6 nationwide for Daycare 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
Daycare Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $27,017 AK January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,130 AK January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $31,450 AK January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $34,150 AK January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $36,609 AK January 01, 2026
25% $29,130 10% $27,017 90% $36,609 75% $34,150 $31,450 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $33,265 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $33,422 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $33,265 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $33,265 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $33,265 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $33,265 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $33,265 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $33,265 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $33,646 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $33,646 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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