As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Columbus, GA is $25,660, equivalent to $12 per hour, $493 weekly, or $2,138 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Daycare Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Daycare Assistant in Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $22,044 to $29,869. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($23,767) and 75th percentile ($27,863), while top earners (90th percentile) make $29,869 per year. This $4,096 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, Columbus Daycare Assistant often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 779 statewide 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 $22,044 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $23,767 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $25,660 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $27,863 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,869 Columbus, GA October 01, 2026
25% $23,767 10% $22,044 90% $29,869 75% $27,863 $25,660 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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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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