Childcare Workers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,290 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Columbus earn between $21,670 and $28,670.
- $20K10th
- $22K25th
- $26KMedian
- $29K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $25,880 | $2,157 | $12.44 |
| Median | $26,150 | $2,179 | $12.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,670 | $1,806 | $10.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,670 | $2,389 | $13.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Columbus earn 10% less than the Georgia average ($28,770) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $25,880 | $26,150 | $19,910 | $35,290 | 510 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $25,880, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $22,379 a year, or $1,865 a month and $861 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $22,379 | $1,865 |
| Working in AL | $21,942 | $1,829 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $25,880 buys what about $28,982 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 12th 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
- Columbus$25,880
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 Columbus: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Columbus?
$12.44 an hour on average, and $12.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $22,379 a year ($1,865 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $25,880.
Do childcare workers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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