As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Massachusetts is $31,590, equivalent to $15 per hour, $608 weekly, or $2,633 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $27,140 to $36,771. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,261) and 75th percentile ($34,301), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,771 per year. This $5,040 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, Massachusetts Daycare Assistant often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $27,140 MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,261 MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $31,590 MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $34,301 MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $36,771 MA September 01, 2026
25% $29,261 10% $27,140 90% $36,771 75% $34,301 $31,590 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $33,644 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $34,276 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $34,011 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $34,351 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $34,019 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $35,674 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $33,991 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $35,670 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $35,673 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $35,036 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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