As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Idaho is $27,096, equivalent to $13 per hour, $521 weekly, or $2,258 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $23,280 to $31,540. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($25,099) and 75th percentile ($29,422), while top earners (90th percentile) make $31,540 per year. This $4,323 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, Idaho Daycare Assistant often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 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 $23,280 ID September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $25,099 ID September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $27,096 ID September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,422 ID September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $31,540 ID September 01, 2026
25% $25,099 10% $23,280 90% $31,540 75% $29,422 $27,096 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $28,358 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $29,196 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $29,155 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $29,165 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $28,846 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $28,359 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $29,123 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $28,292 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $29,227 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $30,700 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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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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