Childcare Workers salary
in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $29,600–$36,710
- vs U.S. median
- -12%
- Metro rank
- #176 of 401
Childcare Workers in the South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $30,910 a year, based on BLS estimates for 210 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% below the U.S. median of $34,980 and 5% below the WI statewide median of $32,460. It ranks #176 of 401 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE210 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Childcare Workers pay in other WI metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | $34,650 |
| Madison, WI | $34,450 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $33,280 |
| Appleton, WI | $31,140 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $30,730 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $30,450 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $30,410 |
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Questions
What is the average Childcare Workers salary in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $30,910 a year (May 2025). Half of the 210 jobs pay between $29,600 and $36,710. The 10th percentile is $25,430 and the 90th is $42,370.
Is South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Childcare Workers?
That is 12% below the U.S. median of $34,980 and 5% below the WI statewide median of $32,460. It ranks #176 of 401 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Childcare Workers make an hour in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?
About $14.86 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $30,910 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.23–$17.65 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.