Childcare Workers Salary in Alaska
Childcare Workers in Alaska earn a median of $36,200 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,640; the top 10% earn over $46,640. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,130 median in Alaska
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$80,390 median in Alaska
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$78,130 median in Alaska
- Residential Advisors$46,180 median in Alaska
- Nannies$36,200 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79,260 median in Alaska
Childcare Workers pay in Alaska
How much do childcare workers make in Alaska?
The median is $36,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,640 and the top 10% earn over $46,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.