Childcare Workers salary
in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $21,860–$28,540
- vs U.S. median
- -28%
- Metro rank
- #354 of 401
Childcare Workers in the East Georgia nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $25,190 a year, based on BLS estimates for 430 jobs (May 2025). That is 28% below the U.S. median of $34,980 and 10% below the GA statewide median of $28,020. It ranks #354 of 401 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE430 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Childcare Workers pay in other GA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $29,630 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $28,840 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $28,730 |
| Gainesville, GA | $27,800 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $27,200 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $27,010 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $26,150 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $25,560 |
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Questions
What is the average Childcare Workers salary in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $25,190 a year (May 2025). Half of the 430 jobs pay between $21,860 and $28,540. The 10th percentile is $21,300 and the 90th is $37,820.
Is East Georgia nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Childcare Workers?
That is 28% below the U.S. median of $34,980 and 10% below the GA statewide median of $28,020. It ranks #354 of 401 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Childcare Workers make an hour in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area?
About $12.11 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $25,190 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $10.51–$13.72 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.