Childcare Workers Salary
Childcare Workers in Colorado make a median of $40,750 a year, or about $19.59 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $41K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level childcare workers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.
Childcare Workers salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $44K | +9% | 7,870 |
| Boulder | $43K | +6% | 1,060 |
| Colorado Springs | $37K | -9% | 1,380 |
| Greeley | $37K | -10% | 490 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $36K | -11% | 740 |
| Grand Junction | $35K | -13% | 220 |
| Pueblo | $35K | -14% | 140 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for childcare workers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new childcare workers typically earn — is $33K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,006/month.
Is childcare worker a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $41K here vs. $35K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for childcare workers?
Colorado pays $41K median vs. the U.S. average of $35K — that’s +16%.
How much do childcare workers make in Colorado?
The median is $40,750 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,430, and experienced childcare workers can clear $49,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,749/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a childcare workers salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median childcare workers salary is worth about $40,750 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do childcare workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.