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Concierges vs. Childcare Workers: Who Earns More?

Concierges out-earn Childcare Workers by $4K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Concierges land at $38,950 and Childcare Workers at $34,980. The education gap is real: concierge programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while childcare worker programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Concierges is Hawaii ($60,090); for Childcare Workers it's District of Columbia ($47,340).

Concierges
Childcare Workers
Median salary
$38,950
$34,980
Hourly rate
$18.73/hr
$16.82/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$31,620
$24,260
Senior level (90th %)
$57,570
$46,010
Education required
High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employment
49,240
518,910
Job growth (10-year)
2.3%
-2.9%
Category
Personal Care
Personal Care
Top-paying state
Hawaii
District of Columbia

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Concierges median pay.

State
Concierges
Childcare Workers
Hawaii
$60,090
$37,030
New York
$57,570
$37,590
Rhode Island
$54,850
$36,940
Washington
$47,330
$41,680
Colorado
$46,720
$40,750
Vermont
$45,610
$38,030
Maine
$45,330
$36,350
California
$43,560
$40,020
Connecticut
$40,550
$36,660
Massachusetts
$40,120
$40,900
Maryland
$39,950
$36,030
New Hampshire
$38,950
$37,080
Oregon
$38,700
$38,650
District of Columbia
$38,230
$47,340
New Jersey
$37,740
$36,390

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Concierges or Childcare Workers?

Concierges earn more nationally. The median is $38,950 for Concierges versus $34,980 for Childcare Workers, a difference of $4K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Concierges or Childcare Workers?

Concierges has the better 10-year outlook at 2.3% projected growth, compared to -2.9% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Concierges or Childcare Workers?

Concierges typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Childcare Workers requires high school diploma or equivalent. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Concierges get paid the most?

Hawaii is the top-paying state for Concierges at $60,090/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Concierges vs. Childcare Workers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Hawaii, Concierges earn $60,090 vs. $37,030 for Childcare Workers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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