Updated 2026-07-05 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Childcare Worker jobs in San Diego, CA

4,420 childcare workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $19.14/hour ($39,800/year) median · 14% above the national median.

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The median childcare worker salary in San Diego, CA is $19.14/hour ($39,800/year), with a typical range of $37,500 to $45,480 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Childcare Worker pay in San Diego, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,500 $39,800 $45,480
25th$37,500 Median$39,800 75th$45,480 vs US14% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker). Full Childcare Worker salary guide →

What is a Childcare Worker salary in San Diego?

The median childcare worker salary in San Diego, CA is $19.14/hour ($39,800/year), with a typical range of $37,500 to $45,480 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,420 childcare workers employed in the San Diego metro area.

Childcare Worker pay bands in San Diego 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.

Senior Childcare Worker

Typical senior band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$38,009–$44,496
Common on
Ashby

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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$37,412–$44,496
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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$36,815–$45,929
Common on
Workday

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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$36,218–$50,227
Common on
Workday

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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$36,218–$47,362
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 — San Diego Metro

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

  1. Entry Childcare Worker0–2 yrs$28,656
  2. Mid Childcare Worker2–5 yrs$37,810
  3. Senior Childcare Worker5–8 yrs$47,760
  4. Staff Childcare Worker8–12 yrs$57,710
  5. Lead Childcare Worker12+ yrs$67,660

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

Employers in the Childcare Worker hiring market in San Diego

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

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 San Diego post Childcare Worker jobs

Employers in the San Diego 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 San Diego, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Childcare Worker earn in San Diego, CA?
Median $19.14/hour ($39,800/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,500–$45,480. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in San Diego?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,420 Childcare Worker roles employed in the San Diego metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Diego 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 San Diego and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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