Childcare Workers Salary in Alaska

Childcare workers in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $39,930 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($37,650), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the childcare workers average at $37,640 and the median at $36,200 for 1,340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $35,030.

Childcare Workers average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$39,930
Anchorage$37,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$39,930	$36,750	$35,950	$34,264	103
Anchorage	$37,650	$36,280	$36,060	$32,432	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Childcare Workers salary in other states

Childcare Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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