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Childcare Worker Salary in Arizona (2026)

$35,100 /year median

$16.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,908/year ($2,492/month) for a single filer

Childcare Worker pay range in Arizona

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $30,830 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $32,560 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $35,100 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $38,320 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $45,660 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 5,530 Childcare Worker jobs in Arizona (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).

Gross vs. take-home in Arizona

A median Childcare Worker salary of $35,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,908 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.

Gross (median)$35,100
Federal income tax−$2,032
Social Security + Medicare−$2,685
Arizona state income tax−$475
Take-home (annual)$29,908
Take-home (monthly)$2,492

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Childcare Worker make in Arizona?
The median Childcare Worker salary in Arizona is $35,100 per year ($16.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,560 and $38,320.
What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Arizona?
On the median salary of $35,100, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $29,908 per year ($2,492 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Arizona?
BLS counts 5,530 Childcare Worker jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.