Career Profile Childcare Workers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $26,400 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. 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 Workers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 580 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 580 openings per year are projected for Childcare Workers. +15.0% Employment Change Employment for Childcare Workers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.0% between 2023 and 2028. $12.69 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $12.69/hour. Entry level workers are paid $10.23, while experienced workers are paid $14.34. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 2,626 Childcare Workers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 3,020. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Childcare Workers are Child Care Services, Elementary and Secondary Schools, and Private Households. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Childcare Workers include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Education and Training. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Childcare Workers is HS diploma or less. 33% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
