Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Childcare Worker jobs in Santa Ana, CA

16,530 childcare workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $19.18/hour ($39,890/year) median · 14% above the national median.

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The median childcare worker salary in Santa Ana, CA is $19.18/hour ($39,890/year), with a typical range of $37,770 to $45,780 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$19.18/hour ($39,890/year)BLS
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Childcare Worker pay in Santa Ana, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,770 $39,890 $45,780
25th$37,770 Median$39,890 75th$45,780 vs US14% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Childcare Worker salary guide →

What is a Childcare Worker salary in Santa Ana?

The median childcare worker salary in Santa Ana, CA is $19.18/hour ($39,890/year), with a typical range of $37,770 to $45,780 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 16,530 childcare workers employed in the Santa Ana metro area. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Childcare Worker pay bands in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$36,299–$46,751
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$38,094–$46,751
Common on
Ashby

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$35,701–$48,187
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$35,701–$44,597
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$34,504–$48,905
Common on
Ashby

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

Childcare Worker Career Ladder — Santa Ana Metro

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

  1. Entry Childcare Worker0–2 yrs$28,720
  2. Mid Childcare Worker2–5 yrs$37,895
  3. Senior Childcare Worker5–8 yrs$47,868
  4. Staff Childcare Worker8–12 yrs$57,840
  5. Lead Childcare Worker12+ yrs$67,813

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

Employers in the Childcare Worker hiring market in Santa Ana

  • 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 Santa Ana post Childcare Worker jobs

Employers in the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Childcare Worker earn in Santa Ana, CA?
Median $19.18/hour ($39,890/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,770–$45,780. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Santa Ana?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 16,530 Childcare Worker roles employed in the Santa Ana metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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