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Childcare Worker Salary in Missouri (2026)
$14.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,410/year ($2,201/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $41,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,430 Childcare Worker jobs in Missouri (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Childcare Worker salary of $30,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,410 — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
| Gross (median) | $30,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,515 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,355 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$510 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,410 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,201 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Missouri?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Missouri is $30,790 per year ($14.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,000 and $35,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $30,790, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $26,410 per year ($2,201 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 12,430 Childcare Worker jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.