Is Sacramento a strong pay market for Childcare Workers?

At a $38,390 median, Sacramento is $3,410 (10%) above 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 Sacramento?

Target employers paying toward the $44,620 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Childcare Worker openings in Sacramento and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Childcare Worker Salary in Sacramento, CA

Median: $18.46/hour ($38,390/year) — $3,410 (10%) above the national median. Range: $37,360–$44,620.

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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 Sacramento, CA is $18.46/hour ($38,390/year) ($3,410 (10%) above the national median), with a typical range of $37,360–$44,620. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$18.46/hour ($38,390/year)	BLS
Range	$37,360–$44,620	BLS

### Key facts for Childcare Worker in Sacramento Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Childcare Worker Salary in Sacramento vs. National Average

25th Pct (Sacramento) $37,360

Median (Sacramento) $38,390

75th Pct (Sacramento) $44,620

National median: $34,980/yr. Sacramento is $3,410 (10%) above the national median.

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

Childcare Worker pay in Sacramento, CA — common questions

How much does a Childcare Worker make in Sacramento, CA?: The median Childcare Worker salary in Sacramento, CA is $18.46/hour ($38,390/year) ($3,410 (10%) above the national median), with a typical range of $37,360–$44,620 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Sacramento a strong pay market for Childcare Workers?: At a $38,390 median, Sacramento is $3,410 (10%) above 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 Sacramento?: Target employers paying toward the $44,620 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Childcare Worker openings in Sacramento and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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