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Childcare Worker Salary in Colorado (2026)
$19.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,838/year ($2,820/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,310 Childcare Worker jobs in Colorado (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Childcare Worker salary of $40,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,838 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $40,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,710 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,117 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,085 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,838 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,820 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Colorado?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Colorado is $40,750 per year ($19.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,990 and $46,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $40,750, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $33,838 per year ($2,820 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 13,310 Childcare Worker jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.