As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Rhode Island is $30,095, equivalent to $14 per hour, $579 weekly, or $2,508 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 Rhode Island vary widely, spanning from $25,856 to $35,031. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($27,876) and 75th percentile ($32,678), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,031 per year. This $4,802 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, Rhode Island Daycare Assistant often earn 3.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Rhode Island currently ranks 10 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 $25,856 RI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $27,876 RI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $30,095 RI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $32,678 RI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $35,031 RI September 01, 2026
25% $27,876 10% $25,856 90% $35,031 75% $32,678 $30,095 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $33,488 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $33,556 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $33,344 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $33,631 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $33,745 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $33,719 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $33,660 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $33,775 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $33,489 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $33,711 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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