Child Care Worker

Code: 39-9011.00

Also known as: Caregiver, Child Care Worker, Child Caregiver, Childcare Provider, Childcare Worker, Daycare Teacher, Daycare Worker, Infant Teacher, Toddler Teacher

Description: A Child Care Worker makes sure that the children in a child-care facility or those covered by a relevant program are provided with ample care and are managed well. They are expected to plan, organize and coordinate the activities in the childcare center.

Child Care Worker

Typical wages


10% $18,380
25% $20,900
Median $25,460
75% $30,750
90% $37,720
10% $8.84
25% $10.05
Median $12.24
75% $14.78
90% $18.13

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
1,146,400
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
1,165,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 160,200