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Childcare Workers in Texas earned a median of $28,570 a year ($13.73 an hour) in May 2025, 18% below the national median of $34,980; 34,160 were employed there, ranking #41 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 | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $28,570 | $34,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $29,050 | $35,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $13.73 | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $21,750 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $23,370 | $29,360 |
| 75th percentile | $31,920 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $37,290 | $46,010 |
| Employment | 34,160 | 518,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.428 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.73 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.