Childcare Workers pay in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge (LA), the median pay for childcare workers is $12.29 an hour ($25,550 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.
That is 27% lower than the U.S. median ($34,980). It is 12% higher than the Louisiana median ($22,900).
Pay range for childcare workers in Baton Rouge (LA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.87 | $20,540 |
| 25% of workers | $10.48 | $21,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.29 | $25,550 |
| 75% of workers | $14.05 | $29,210 |
| 90% of workers | $16.43 | $34,180 |
Childcare Workers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $27,630 | 1,850 |
| Baton Rouge (this page) | $25,550 | 1,650 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $22,610 | 570 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $22,590 | 610 |
| Alexandria | $22,350 | 280 |
| Hammond | $22,150 | 350 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $22,100 | 260 |
| Lafayette | $21,840 | 940 |
| Lake Charles | $21,820 | 240 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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)
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