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Childcare Worker Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$19.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,998/year ($2,750/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,140 Childcare Worker jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Childcare Worker salary of $40,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,998 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $40,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,728 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,129 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,045 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,998 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Massachusetts?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Massachusetts is $40,900 per year ($19.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,330 and $47,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $40,900, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $32,998 per year ($2,750 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 13,140 Childcare Worker jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.