Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Childcare Worker jobs in Milwaukee, WI

1,840 childcare workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.00/hour ($33,280/year) median · 5% below the national median.

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The median childcare worker salary in Milwaukee, WI is $16.00/hour ($33,280/year), with a typical range of $29,910 to $36,710 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$16.00/hour ($33,280/year)BLS
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Childcare Worker pay in Milwaukee, WI

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $29,910 $33,280 $36,710
25th$29,910 Median$33,280 75th$36,710 vs US5% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker). Full Childcare Worker salary guide →

What is a Childcare Worker salary in Milwaukee?

The median childcare worker salary in Milwaukee, WI is $16.00/hour ($33,280/year), with a typical range of $29,910 to $36,710 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,840 childcare workers employed in the Milwaukee metro area.

Childcare Worker pay bands in Milwaukee 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.

Staff Childcare Worker

Typical staff band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$29,785–$38,405
Common on
Lever

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

Senior Childcare Worker

Typical senior band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$27,289–$36,608
Common on
iCIMS

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

Senior Childcare Worker

Typical senior band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$27,289–$36,608
Common on
Workday

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

Senior Childcare Worker

Typical senior band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$27,289–$36,608
Common on
Lever

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

Lead Childcare Worker

Typical lead band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$30,284–$41,400
Common on
Workday

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

Childcare Worker Career Ladder — Milwaukee Metro

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

  1. Entry Childcare Worker0–2 yrs$23,961
  2. Mid Childcare Worker2–5 yrs$31,616
  3. Senior Childcare Worker5–8 yrs$39,936
  4. Staff Childcare Worker8–12 yrs$48,256
  5. Lead Childcare Worker12+ yrs$56,576

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

Employers in the Childcare Worker hiring market in Milwaukee

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

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 Milwaukee post Childcare Worker jobs

Employers in the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI — Common Questions

How much does a Childcare Worker earn in Milwaukee, WI?
Median $16.00/hour ($33,280/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $29,910–$36,710. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Milwaukee?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,840 Childcare Worker roles employed in the Milwaukee metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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