As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Virginia is $29,256, equivalent to $14 per hour, $563 weekly, or $2,438 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $25,133 to $34,055. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($27,098) and 75th percentile ($31,768), while top earners (90th percentile) make $34,055 per year. This $4,670 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, Virginia Daycare Assistant often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $25,133 VA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $27,098 VA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,256 VA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $31,768 VA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $34,055 VA January 01, 2026
25% $27,098 10% $25,133 90% $34,055 75% $31,768 $29,256 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $34,033 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $29,822 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $26,822 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $28,909 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $28,836 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $27,609 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $29,638 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $33,880 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $34,033 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $27,784 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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