Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary in the United States

Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary

How much does a Daycare Teacher Assistant make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Daycare Teacher Assistant in the United States is $44,303. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,116 to $50,413, with most professionals earning between $36,303 and $55,975.

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Daycare Teacher Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $36,303 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $40,116 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $44,303 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $50,413 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $55,975 US April 01, 2025
25% $40,116 10% $36,303 90% $55,975 75% $50,413 $44,303 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Daycare Teacher Assistant


    Associate's Degree

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    Child Caregiver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Daycare Teacher Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Daycare Teacher Assistant ranges from $40,116 to $50,413 with the average base salary of $44,303. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,116 to $50,413 with the average total cash compensation of $44,303.

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