As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Maryland is $29,929, equivalent to $14 per hour, $576 weekly, or $2,494 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 Maryland vary widely, spanning from $25,714 to $34,838. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($27,723) and 75th percentile ($32,499), while top earners (90th percentile) make $34,838 per year. This $4,776 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, Maryland Daycare Assistant often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 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 $25,714 MD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $27,723 MD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,929 MD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $32,499 MD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $34,838 MD September 01, 2026
25% $27,723 10% $25,714 90% $34,838 75% $32,499 $29,929 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $33,180 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $32,778 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $32,436 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $32,429 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $32,680 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $30,397 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $35,027 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $33,252 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $31,926 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $35,288 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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