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Childcare Worker Salary in Iowa (2026)
$13.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,934/year ($1,994/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $25,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,020 Childcare Worker jobs in Iowa (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Childcare Worker salary of $28,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,934 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $28,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,232 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,174 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,080 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,934 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,994 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Iowa?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Iowa is $28,420 per year ($13.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $25,790 and $31,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $28,420, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $23,934 per year ($1,994 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 6,020 Childcare Worker jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.