Highest-Paying States for Childcare Workers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$47,340
  2. 2Washington$41,680
  3. 3Massachusetts$40,900
  4. 4Colorado$40,750
  5. 5California$40,020
  6. 6Oregon$38,650
  7. 7Vermont$38,030
  8. 8New York$37,590
  9. 9New Hampshire$37,080
  10. 10Hawaii$37,030
  11. 11Rhode Island$36,940
  12. 12Connecticut$36,660
  13. 13New Jersey$36,390
  14. 14Maine$36,350
  15. 15Alaska$36,200