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Childcare Worker Salary in Michigan (2026)
$14.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,748/year ($2,146/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,010 Childcare Worker jobs in Michigan (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Childcare Worker salary of $30,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,748 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $30,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,536 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,369 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$1,316 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,748 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,146 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Michigan?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Michigan is $30,970 per year ($14.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,850 and $36,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $30,970, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $25,748 per year ($2,146 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 14,010 Childcare Worker jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.