Childcare Workers Salary in Missouri
Childcare Workers in Missouri earn a median of $30,790 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,430
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600; the top 10% earn over $41,600. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,090 median in Missouri
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$62,250 median in Missouri
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590 median in Missouri
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,300 median in Missouri
- Residential Advisors$36,510 median in Missouri
- Nannies$30,790 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Missouri
How much do childcare workers make in Missouri?
The median is $30,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600 and the top 10% earn over $41,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.