Childcare Workers Salary in Kansas
Childcare Workers in Kansas earn a median of $29,240 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,430
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,810; the top 10% earn over $37,280. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Kansas
Similar jobs in Kansas
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,750 median in Kansas
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$59,220 median in Kansas
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56,670 median in Kansas
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,300 median in Kansas
- Residential Advisors$37,680 median in Kansas
- Nannies$29,240 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Kansas
How much do childcare workers make in Kansas?
The median is $29,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,810 and the top 10% earn over $37,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.