As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Kansas is $27,664, equivalent to $13 per hour, $532 weekly, or $2,305 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 Kansas vary widely, spanning from $23,765 to $32,202. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($25,623) and 75th percentile ($30,039), while top earners (90th percentile) make $32,202 per year. This $4,416 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, Kansas Daycare Assistant often earn 4.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Kansas currently ranks 34 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 $23,765 KS January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $25,623 KS January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $27,664 KS January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $30,039 KS January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $32,202 KS January 01, 2026
25% $25,623 10% $23,765 90% $32,202 75% $30,039 $27,664 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbyville, KS Avg. Salary $28,110 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abilene, KS Avg. Salary $27,929 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Admire, KS Avg. Salary $27,747 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agenda, KS Avg. Salary $28,282 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agra, KS Avg. Salary $28,282 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albert, KS Avg. Salary $28,110 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alden, KS Avg. Salary $28,110 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexander, KS Avg. Salary $28,110 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allen, KS Avg. Salary $27,747 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, KS Avg. Salary $27,747 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Child Care Center Teacher


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    1 - 3 years experience
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