Childcare Workers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,730 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Providence earn between $32,150 and $38,780.
- $31K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $39K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,600 | $3,133 | $18.08 |
| Median | $37,230 | $3,102 | $17.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,150 | $2,679 | $15.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,780 | $3,232 | $18.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $37,600, a single filer in Providence takes home about $31,598 a year, or $2,633 a month and $1,215 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $31,598 | $2,633 |
| Working in MA | $30,832 | $2,569 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $37,600 buys what about $36,945 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 14.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$37,500
- Worcester, MA$40,470
- Boston, MA$42,920
- Barnstable, MA$42,580
- Hartford, CT$37,200
- Springfield, MA$39,400
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Providence: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Providence?
$18.08 an hour on average, and $17.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Providence?
About $31,598 a year ($2,633 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,600. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do childcare workers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($35,505).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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