Childcare Worker Salary in Louisville, KY

Median: $14.50/hour ($30,150/year) — $4,830 (14%) below the national median. Range: $26,810–$36,650.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Childcare Worker salary guide

The median Childcare Worker salary in Louisville, KY is $14.50/hour ($30,150/year) ($4,830 (14%) below the national median), with a typical range of $26,810–$36,650. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$14.50/hour ($30,150/year)BLS
Range$26,810–$36,650BLS
### Key facts for Childcare Worker in Louisville Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Childcare Worker Salary in Louisville vs. National Average

25th Pct (Louisville) $26,810
Median (Louisville) $30,150
75th Pct (Louisville) $36,650

National median: $34,980/yr. Louisville is $4,830 (14%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker).

Childcare Worker pay in Louisville, KY — common questions

How much does a Childcare Worker make in Louisville, KY?
The median Childcare Worker salary in Louisville, KY is $14.50/hour ($30,150/year) ($4,830 (14%) below the national median), with a typical range of $26,810–$36,650 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Louisville a strong pay market for Childcare Workers?
At a $30,150 median, Louisville is $4,830 (14%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $34,980. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Childcare Worker in Louisville?
Target employers paying toward the $36,650 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Childcare Worker openings in Louisville and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Childcare Worker salary in nearby markets

Lexington, KY ($35,100) · Las Vegas, NV ($29,670) · Memphis, TN ($28,860) · Washington, DC ($37,610) · Portland, OR ($39,590) · El Paso, TX ($23,410) · Baltimore, MD ($34,860) · Oklahoma City, OK ($25,090)

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