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Childcare Worker Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$13.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,484/year ($1,957/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,590 Childcare Worker jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Childcare Worker salary of $27,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,484 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $27,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,163 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,121 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$962 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,484 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,957 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Oklahoma?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Oklahoma is $27,730 per year ($13.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,170 and $34,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $27,730, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $23,484 per year ($1,957 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 7,590 Childcare Worker jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.