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Childcare Worker Salary in Oregon (2026)
$18.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,427/year ($2,536/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,240 Childcare Worker jobs in Oregon (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Childcare Worker salary of $38,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,427 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $38,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,458 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,957 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$2,808 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,427 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,536 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Oregon?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Oregon is $38,650 per year ($18.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,620 and $43,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $38,650, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $30,427 per year ($2,536 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 5,240 Childcare Worker jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.