Childcare Workers Salary in Delaware
Childcare Workers in Delaware earn a median of $33,210 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $33,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $40,410. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Delaware
Similar jobs in Delaware
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,360 median in Delaware
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$59,250 median in Delaware
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,030 median in Delaware
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,230 median in Delaware
- Residential Advisors$34,530 median in Delaware
- Nannies$33,210 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Delaware
How much do childcare workers make in Delaware?
The median is $33,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $40,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.