Childcare Workers Salary in Arkansas
Childcare Workers in Arkansas earn a median of $28,450 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,400
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,940; the top 10% earn over $33,640. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,190 median in Arkansas
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$35,580 median in Arkansas
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,060 median in Arkansas
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,780 median in Arkansas
- Residential Advisors$38,300 median in Arkansas
- Nannies$28,450 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Arkansas
How much do childcare workers make in Arkansas?
The median is $28,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,940 and the top 10% earn over $33,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.