Childcare Workers pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $33,750 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Jonesboro earn between $27,710 and $29,450.
- $25K10th
- $28K25th
- $29KMedian
- $29K75th
- $34K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,100 | $2,425 | $13.99 |
| Median | $28,550 | $2,379 | $13.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,710 | $2,309 | $13.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,450 | $2,454 | $14.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Jonesboro earn about the same as the Arkansas average ($28,930) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $29,100 | $28,550 | $24,910 | $33,750 | 500 |
| Arkansas | $28,930 | $28,450 | $23,940 | $33,640 | 5,400 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Jonesboro
On the average salary of $29,100, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $24,973 a year, or $2,081 a month and $960 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Jonesboro a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $29,100 buys what about $33,886 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 4th of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($30,390).
- Fayetteville$30,390
- Hot Springs$30,250
- Little Rock$29,890
- Jonesboro$29,100
- Fort Smith$28,110
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Jonesboro: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Jonesboro?
$13.99 an hour on average, and $13.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $24,973 a year ($2,081 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,100. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do childcare workers earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
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; area Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.48, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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