Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Childcare Worker jobs in Houston, TX

8,690 childcare workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $14.20/hour ($29,530/year) median · 16% below the national median.

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The median childcare worker salary in Houston, TX is $14.20/hour ($29,530/year), with a typical range of $23,380 to $35,370 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Childcare Worker pay in Houston, TX

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Houston metro. Half of Childcare Workers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $23,380 $29,530 $35,370
25th$23,380 Median$29,530 75th$35,370 vs US16% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker). Full Childcare Worker salary guide →

What is a Childcare Worker salary in Houston?

The median childcare worker salary in Houston, TX is $14.20/hour ($29,530/year), with a typical range of $23,380 to $35,370 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 8,690 childcare workers employed in the Houston metro area.

Childcare Worker pay bands in Houston by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Childcare Worker

Typical entry level band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$28,201–$36,735
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Childcare Worker

Typical mid level band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$26,872–$35,140
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Childcare Worker

Typical entry level band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$26,872–$37,266
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Childcare Worker

Typical staff band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$25,986–$34,077
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Childcare Worker

Typical staff band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$25,100–$32,483
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Childcare Worker Career Ladder — Houston Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Houston’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Childcare Worker0–2 yrs$21,261
  2. Mid Childcare Worker2–5 yrs$28,053
  3. Senior Childcare Worker5–8 yrs$35,436
  4. Staff Childcare Worker8–12 yrs$42,818
  5. Lead Childcare Worker12+ yrs$50,201

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker).

Employers in the Childcare Worker hiring market in Houston

  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Houston post Childcare Worker jobs

Employers in the Houston metro typically post Childcare Worker roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Childcare Worker in Houston, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Childcare Worker earn in Houston, TX?
Median $14.20/hour ($29,530/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $23,380–$35,370. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Houston?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 8,690 Childcare Worker roles employed in the Houston metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Houston employers use for Childcare Worker?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Childcare Worker jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Childcare Worker openings in Houston and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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