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Childcare Worker Salary in Washington (2026)
$20.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,670/year ($2,972/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,340 Childcare Worker jobs in Washington (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Childcare Worker salary of $41,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $35,670 — an effective tax rate of 14.4%.
| Gross (median) | $41,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,822 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,189 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,670 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,972 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Washington?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Washington is $41,680 per year ($20.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,460 and $44,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Washington?
- On the median salary of $41,680, a single filer in Washington takes home about $35,670 per year ($2,972 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.4%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 4,340 Childcare Worker jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.