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SOC 39-9011·Personal Care & Service
Childcare Workers
Median wage
$37,675
10-yr outlook
+14.8%by 2032
Openings / year
11,732
Workers in NY
42,780
How pay grows with experience
Childcare Workers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $33,865 |
| Median (typical) | $37,675 |
| Experienced | $42,016 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Childcare Workers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $38,844 |
| New York City | $38,498 |
| Hudson Valley | $38,070 |
| Capital Region | $36,134 |
| Southern Tier | $35,629 |
| Western New York | $34,737 |
| Mohawk Valley | $34,538 |
| Finger Lakes | $34,503 |
| Central New York | $34,225 |
| North Country | $33,730 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Personal Care & Service) and pay more than a Childcare Workers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Personal Care and Service Occupations$38,035 median (+$361) · +16.8% by 2032
- Recreation Workers$38,332 median (+$657) · +21.5% by 2032
- Tour and Travel Guides$38,577 median (+$903) · +14.5% by 2032
- Funeral Attendants$38,973 median (+$1,299) · +24.2% by 2032
- Residential Advisors$45,681 median (+$8,006) · +24.7% by 2032
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$46,484 median (+$8,810) · +21.8% by 2032
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