Childcare Workers Salary in Kansas

Childcare workers in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $32,720 a year) and the least in Wichita ($28,290), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the childcare workers average at $30,430 and the median at $29,240 for 7,430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $35,030.

Childcare Workers average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$32,720
Lawrence$30,110
Manhattan$28,470
Wichita$28,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$32,720	$32,790	$27,580	$27,433	89
Lawrence	$30,110	$29,090	$27,650	$25,471	90
Manhattan	$28,470	$28,590	$24,530	$24,238	90
Wichita	$28,290	$28,210	$24,290	$24,100	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Kansas

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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