Childcare Workers pay range in Morgantown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,480 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Morgantown earn between $27,550 and $30,620.
- $23K10th
- $28K25th
- $28KMedian
- $31K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,290 | $2,441 | $14.08 |
| Median | $28,370 | $2,364 | $13.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,550 | $2,296 | $13.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $30,620 | $2,552 | $14.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Morgantown vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Morgantown earn 7% more than the West Virginia average ($27,310) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | $29,290 | $28,370 | $23,430 | $36,480 | 210 |
| West Virginia | $27,310 | $27,710 | $22,170 | $35,890 | 1,930 |
| 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 Morgantown
On the average salary of $29,290, a single filer in Morgantown takes home about $25,010 a year, or $2,084 a month and $962 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Morgantown a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Morgantown area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $29,290 buys what about $31,386 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Morgantown ($47,350). A typical home costs $226,953, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other West Virginia cities
Morgantown ranks 1st of 6 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Morgantown$29,290
- Wheeling$28,770
- Weirton$27,980
- Charleston$27,540
- Parkersburg$27,090
- Huntington$25,790
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 Morgantown: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Morgantown?
$14.08 an hour on average, and $13.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Morgantown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Morgantown?
About $25,010 a year ($2,084 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,290.
Do childcare workers earn more in Morgantown than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less 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 Morgantown, WV (34060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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