Childcare Workers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,030 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Atlanta earn between $24,960 and $32,020.
- $24K10th
- $25K25th
- $29KMedian
- $32K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,710 | $2,476 | $14.28 |
| Median | $28,840 | $2,403 | $13.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,960 | $2,080 | $12.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $32,020 | $2,668 | $15.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Atlanta earn 3% more than the Georgia average ($28,770) and 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $29,710 | $28,840 | $23,870 | $37,030 | 13,220 |
| Georgia | $28,770 | $28,020 | $22,170 | $36,980 | 21,040 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $29,710, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $25,318 a year, or $2,110 a month and $974 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $29,710 buys what about $29,693 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 12.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 2nd of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($30,400).
- Savannah$30,400
- Atlanta$29,710
- Brunswick$28,590
- Gainesville$28,430
- Augusta$27,650
- Hinesville$27,510
- Athens$26,800
- Dalton$26,630
- Macon$26,620
- Warner Robins$26,300
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Atlanta?
$14.29 an hour on average, and $13.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $25,318 a year ($2,110 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,710.
Do childcare workers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.37, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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