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Childcare Workers in Washington earned a median of $41,680 a year ($20.04 an hour) in May 2025, 19% above the national median of $34,980; 4,340 were employed there, ranking #2 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 | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $41,680 | $34,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $42,400 | $35,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $20.04 | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $35,340 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $37,460 | $29,360 |
| 75th percentile | $44,770 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $50,080 | $46,010 |
| Employment | 4,340 | 518,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.222 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.37 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.