Childcare Workers Salary in Ohio
Childcare Workers in Ohio earn a median of $29,680 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,300
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,800; the top 10% earn over $40,390. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,180 median in Ohio
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,700 median in Ohio
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,570 median in Ohio
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,230 median in Ohio
- Residential Advisors$38,590 median in Ohio
- Nannies$29,680 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Ohio
How much do childcare workers make in Ohio?
The median is $29,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,800 and the top 10% earn over $40,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.