Childcare Workers Salary in Rhode Island
Childcare Workers in Rhode Island earn a median of $36,940 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,410; the top 10% earn over $45,140. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,830 median in Rhode Island
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$59,310 median in Rhode Island
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$85,470 median in Rhode Island
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$81,820 median in Rhode Island
- Residential Advisors$45,280 median in Rhode Island
- Nannies$36,940 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Rhode Island
How much do childcare workers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $36,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,410 and the top 10% earn over $45,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.