Childcare Workers pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,070 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Olympia earn between $36,530 and $42,360.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $38KMedian
- $42K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,630 | $3,302 | $19.05 |
| Median | $38,390 | $3,199 | $18.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,530 | $3,044 | $17.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,360 | $3,530 | $20.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Olympia earn 7% less than the Washington average ($42,400) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $39,630 | $38,390 | $34,920 | $46,070 | 240 |
| Washington | $42,400 | $41,680 | $35,340 | $50,080 | 4,340 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Olympia
On the average salary of $39,630, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $34,023 a year, or $2,835 a month and $1,309 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $39,630 buys what about $38,227 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 13.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 7th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($44,390).
- Seattle$44,390
- Mount Vernon$41,760
- Longview$41,730
- Spokane$40,230
- Bremerton$40,220
- Wenatchee$39,910
- Olympia$39,630
- Bellingham$39,020
- Yakima$38,830
- Kennewick$38,770
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 Olympia: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Olympia?
$19.05 an hour on average, and $18.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Olympia?
About $34,023 a year ($2,835 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,630. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do childcare workers earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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