Childcare Workers pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for childcare workers is $14.96 an hour ($31,110 a year). About 8,660 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($34,980). It is 9% higher than the Texas median ($28,570).
Pay range for childcare workers in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.53 | $23,990 |
| 25% of workers | $13.05 | $27,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.96 | $31,110 |
| 75% of workers | $16.65 | $34,630 |
| 90% of workers | $18.06 | $37,560 |
Childcare Workers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page) | $31,110 | 8,660 |
| Midland | $30,010 | 240 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $29,530 | 8,690 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $29,440 | 3,100 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $28,470 | 3,400 |
| College Station-Bryan | $27,250 | 350 |
| Amarillo | $27,230 | 370 |
| Corpus Christi | $27,210 | 570 |
| Odessa | $27,210 | 200 |
| Abilene | $26,810 | 130 |
| San Angelo | $26,780 | 190 |
| Waco | $26,760 | 280 |
| Lubbock | $26,650 | 620 |
| Sherman-Denison | $26,400 | 70 |
| Tyler | $26,050 | 300 |
| Killeen-Temple | $25,960 | 480 |
| Texarkana | $24,680 | 190 |
| Wichita Falls | $24,120 | 170 |
| El Paso | $23,410 | 810 |
| Longview | $23,410 | 300 |
| Victoria | $23,280 | 180 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $22,940 | 470 |
| Eagle Pass | $22,480 | 130 |
| Laredo | $22,350 | 330 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $22,310 | 750 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $35,190 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $66,440 |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $49,390 |
| Health Education Specialists | $64,050 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $45,690 |
| Recreation Workers | $32,720 |
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