Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Childcare Worker Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $26,400 This is the median salary for this occupation. Childcare workers attend to children’s needs while helping to foster early development. General Information Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play. Excludes Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011) and Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education (25-9042). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Childcare Worker Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 727 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 727 openings per year are projected for Childcare Worker. +8.1% Employment Change Employment for Childcare Worker is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 8.1% between 2025 and 2030. $12.67 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $12.67/hour. Entry level workers are paid $9.08, while experienced workers are paid $15.76. The median wage is below the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 3,786 Childcare Worker in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 4,093. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Childcare Worker are All Other Industries, Private Households, and Child Care Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Childcare Worker include Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Childcare Worker is HS diploma or less. 33% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
