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Childcare Workers in Idaho earned a median of $30,160 a year ($14.50 an hour) in May 2025, 14% below the national median of $34,980; 4,430 were employed there, ranking #32 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 | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $30,160 | $34,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $31,600 | $35,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.50 | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $17,550 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $27,330 | $29,360 |
| 75th percentile | $36,180 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $42,150 | $46,010 |
| Employment | 4,430 | 518,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.171 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.55 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.