As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Washington is $31,502, equivalent to $15 per hour, $606 weekly, or $2,625 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $27,062 to $36,670. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,178) and 75th percentile ($34,207), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,670 per year. This $5,029 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, Washington Daycare Assistant often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $27,062 WA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,178 WA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $31,502 WA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $34,207 WA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $36,670 WA January 01, 2026
25% $29,178 10% $27,062 90% $36,670 75% $34,207 $31,502 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $32,346 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $31,664 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $31,095 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $32,346 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $31,341 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $31,095 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $33,243 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $31,095 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $32,346 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $31,900 Date Updated January 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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