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Childcare Worker Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$17.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,896/year ($2,575/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,800 Childcare Worker jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Childcare Worker salary of $36,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,896 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $36,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,253 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,826 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$965 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,896 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,575 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Rhode Island?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Rhode Island is $36,940 per year ($17.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,930 and $38,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $36,940, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $30,896 per year ($2,575 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,800 Childcare Worker jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.