Childcare Workers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for childcare workers is $10.92 an hour ($22,720 a year). About 4,580 people work in this job there.
That is 35% lower than the U.S. median ($34,980). Alabama ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for childcare workers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.98 | $18,680 |
| 25% of workers | $10.36 | $21,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $10.92 | $22,720 |
| 75% of workers | $13.51 | $28,090 |
| 90% of workers | $15.54 | $32,330 |
Childcare Workers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $23,110 | 440 |
| Birmingham | $23,070 | 920 |
| Montgomery | $22,720 | 660 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $22,640 | 0 |
| Mobile | $22,350 | 370 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $22,280 | 180 |
| Decatur | $22,170 | 100 |
| Tuscaloosa | $22,040 | 150 |
| Dothan | $21,910 | 140 |
| Gadsden | $21,050 | 60 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $20,730 | 140 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for childcare workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2% over ten years, declining · about 150,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $28,310 |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $41,780 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $62,210 |
| Health Education Specialists | $65,210 |
| Recreation Workers | $28,360 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $39,180 |
| Residential Advisors | $27,650 |
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