Childcare Workers Salary in Alabama
Childcare Workers in Alabama earn a median of $22,720 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $22,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,580
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,680; the top 10% earn over $32,330. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,310 median in Alabama
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$50,900 median in Alabama
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,470 median in Alabama
- Residential Advisors$27,650 median in Alabama
- Nannies$22,720 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,380 median in Alabama
Childcare Workers pay in Alabama
How much do childcare workers make in Alabama?
The median is $22,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,680 and the top 10% earn over $32,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−35% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.