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Childcare Workers in Michigan earned a median of $30,970 a year ($14.89 an hour) in May 2025, 11% below the national median of $34,980; 14,010 were employed there, ranking #27 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 | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $30,970 | $34,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $33,100 | $35,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.89 | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $27,210 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $28,850 | $29,360 |
| 75th percentile | $36,010 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $39,340 | $46,010 |
| Employment | 14,010 | 518,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.182 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.95 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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