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Childcare Worker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$15.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,584/year ($2,299/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,560 Childcare Worker jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Childcare Worker salary of $32,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,584 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $32,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,715 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,483 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$678 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,584 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,299 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Wisconsin?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Wisconsin is $32,460 per year ($15.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,360 and $36,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $32,460, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $27,584 per year ($2,299 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 5,560 Childcare Worker jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.