Childcare Workers pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $34,180 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Baton Rouge earn between $21,790 and $29,210.
- $21K10th
- $22K25th
- $26KMedian
- $29K75th
- $34K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,150 | $2,179 | $12.57 |
| Median | $25,550 | $2,129 | $12.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,790 | $1,816 | $10.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,210 | $2,434 | $14.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Baton Rouge earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($25,470) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $26,150 | $25,550 | $20,540 | $34,180 | 1,650 |
| Louisiana | $25,470 | $22,900 | $18,650 | $33,610 | 8,000 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $26,150, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $22,746 a year, or $1,896 a month and $875 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $26,150 buys what about $28,806 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 2nd of 9 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($27,550).
- New Orleans$27,550
- Baton Rouge$26,150
- Slidell$25,240
- Hammond$25,050
- Lake Charles$24,900
- Alexandria$24,670
- Houma$24,650
- Shreveport$24,520
- Lafayette$23,970
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$12.57 an hour on average, and $12.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $22,746 a year ($1,896 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,150.
Do childcare workers earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). 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 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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