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Childcare Workers in District of Columbia earned a median of $47,340 a year ($22.76 an hour) in May 2025, 35% above the national median of $34,980; 1,350 were employed there, ranking #1 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $47,340 | $34,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $48,360 | $35,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $22.76 | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $39,050 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $40,300 | $29,360 |
| 75th percentile | $56,040 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $56,790 | $46,010 |
| Employment | 1,350 | 518,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.92 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.58 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.