Childcare Workers Salary in Wisconsin
Childcare Workers in Wisconsin earn a median of $32,460 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $32,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,560
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,650; the top 10% earn over $42,830. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,160 median in Wisconsin
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,870 median in Wisconsin
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59,350 median in Wisconsin
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74,310 median in Wisconsin
- Residential Advisors$41,690 median in Wisconsin
- Nannies$32,460 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Wisconsin
How much do childcare workers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $32,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,650 and the top 10% earn over $42,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.