Childcare Workers Salary in Oklahoma
Childcare Workers in Oklahoma earn a median of $27,730 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,590
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,040; the top 10% earn over $38,580. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Oklahoma
Similar jobs in Oklahoma
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,790 median in Oklahoma
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$49,720 median in Oklahoma
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$47,860 median in Oklahoma
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,800 median in Oklahoma
- Residential Advisors$35,390 median in Oklahoma
- Nannies$27,730 median in Oklahoma (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Oklahoma
How much do childcare workers make in Oklahoma?
The median is $27,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,040 and the top 10% earn over $38,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.