Childcare Workers Salary in Connecticut
Childcare Workers in Connecticut earn a median of $36,660 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,020
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,940; the top 10% earn over $44,760. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,740 median in Connecticut
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$87,960 median in Connecticut
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$90,030 median in Connecticut
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$100,810 median in Connecticut
- Residential Advisors$43,620 median in Connecticut
- Nannies$36,660 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Connecticut
How much do childcare workers make in Connecticut?
The median is $36,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,940 and the top 10% earn over $44,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.