Childcare Workers pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for childcare workers is $16.00 an hour ($33,280 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($34,980). It is 3% higher than the Wisconsin median ($32,460).
Pay range for childcare workers in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.85 | $24,650 |
| 25% of workers | $14.38 | $29,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| 75% of workers | $17.65 | $36,710 |
| 90% of workers | $20.28 | $42,180 |
Childcare Workers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | $34,650 | 460 |
| Madison | $34,450 | 680 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $33,280 | 1,840 |
| Sheboygan | $33,030 | 120 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $32,460 | 110 |
| Appleton | $31,140 | 260 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $30,950 | 140 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $30,730 | 330 |
| Eau Claire | $30,450 | 210 |
| Kenosha | $30,290 | 150 |
| Wausau | $30,210 | 130 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $30,040 | 140 |
| Fond du Lac | $29,270 | 90 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
Related jobs in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $36,240 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $46,190 |
| Recreation Workers | $35,950 |
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