SALARY · CHILDCARE WORKERS · WASHINGTON
Childcare Workers salary in Washington
You might see a bigger number on a job board. Job boards show what employers post, not what workers actually earn. BLS surveyed real employment for childcare workers in Washington and found a median of $41,680 a year, and that survey figure is the one I trust here.
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
$41,680
$20 per hour at the median · That is $6,700 (19.2 percent) above the national median of $34,980 for this occupation.
$42,400Mean annual salary
$20Mean hourly wage
$4,340People employed in this job in Washington
Salary range
25th: $37,460Median: $41,68075th: $44,770
| Measure | Annual |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $37,460 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $41,680 |
| 75th percentile | $44,770 |
| Mean | $42,400 |
The middle half of workers earned from $37,460 to $44,770 a year. Hourly pay matters if your hours vary. An annual figure can look strong while the hourly rate tells a different story, especially in jobs with seasonal hours or overtime. Check both before you compare two offers.
What stays in your pocket on the median salary
ESTIMATED TAKE-HOME PAY
$35,670 a year
$2,972 a month
Federal tax $2,822 · FICA $3,189 · State tax $0
Read this before you use the take-home figure. It is a single-filer estimate using the 2026 standard deduction. It leaves out credits, other deductions, local taxes, and retirement or health deductions. Your actual paycheck can differ, and for states without a verified 2026 table in this build, state tax is still to be added once its table is verified.
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