Childcare Worker Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

Median: $14.35/hour ($29,840/year) — $5,140 (15%) below the national median. Range: $24,500–$34,830.

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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 Pittsburgh, PA is $14.35/hour ($29,840/year) ($5,140 (15%) below the national median), with a typical range of $24,500–$34,830. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$14.35/hour ($29,840/year)BLS
Range$24,500–$34,830BLS
### Key facts for Childcare Worker in Pittsburgh Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Childcare Worker Salary in Pittsburgh vs. National Average

25th Pct (Pittsburgh) $24,500
Median (Pittsburgh) $29,840
75th Pct (Pittsburgh) $34,830

National median: $34,980/yr. Pittsburgh is $5,140 (15%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Pittsburgh, PA metro area (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker).

Childcare Worker pay in Pittsburgh, PA — common questions

How much does a Childcare Worker make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median Childcare Worker salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $14.35/hour ($29,840/year) ($5,140 (15%) below the national median), with a typical range of $24,500–$34,830 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Pittsburgh a strong pay market for Childcare Workers?
At a $29,840 median, Pittsburgh is $5,140 (15%) 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 Pittsburgh?
Target employers paying toward the $34,830 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Childcare Worker openings in Pittsburgh and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Childcare Worker salary in nearby markets

Philadelphia, PA ($34,520) · Lexington, KY ($35,100) · Anchorage, AK ($36,280) · St. Louis, MO ($33,320) · Stockton, CA ($40,010) · Riverside, CA ($40,210) · Cincinnati, OH ($30,150) · Corpus Christi, TX ($27,210)

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