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Childcare Worker Salary in Nevada (2026)
$14.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,076/year ($2,173/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,740 Childcare Worker jobs in Nevada (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Childcare Worker salary of $29,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $26,076 — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.
| Gross (median) | $29,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,389 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,275 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,076 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,173 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Nevada?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Nevada is $29,740 per year ($14.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,800 and $35,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $29,740, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $26,076 per year ($2,173 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 3,740 Childcare Worker jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.