Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Childcare Worker jobs in Wichita, KS

1,490 childcare workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $13.56/hour ($28,210/year) median · 19% below the national median.

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The median childcare worker salary in Wichita, KS is $13.56/hour ($28,210/year), with a typical range of $24,290 to $30,070 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Childcare Worker pay in Wichita, KS

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $24,290 $28,210 $30,070
25th$24,290 Median$28,210 75th$30,070 vs US19% below the national median

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

What is a Childcare Worker salary in Wichita?

The median childcare worker salary in Wichita, KS is $13.56/hour ($28,210/year), with a typical range of $24,290 to $30,070 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,490 childcare workers employed in the Wichita metro area.

Childcare Worker pay bands in Wichita 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.

Mid Level Childcare Worker

Typical mid level band in Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$23,978–$31,031
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 Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$23,978–$34,077
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 Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$23,978–$31,031
Common on
Lever

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 Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$23,978–$35,601
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 Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$23,978–$34,077
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 — Wichita Metro

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

  1. Entry Childcare Worker0–2 yrs$20,311
  2. Mid Childcare Worker2–5 yrs$26,799
  3. Senior Childcare Worker5–8 yrs$33,852
  4. Staff Childcare Worker8–12 yrs$40,904
  5. Lead Childcare Worker12+ yrs$47,957

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

Employers in the Childcare Worker hiring market in Wichita

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

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 Wichita post Childcare Worker jobs

Employers in the Wichita 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 Wichita, KS — Common Questions

How much does a Childcare Worker earn in Wichita, KS?
Median $13.56/hour ($28,210/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $24,290–$30,070. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Wichita?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,490 Childcare Worker roles employed in the Wichita metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Wichita 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 Wichita and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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