Childcare Workers pay range in St. Cloud
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,180 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in St. Cloud earn between $29,370 and $35,180.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $34KMedian
- $35K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,190 | $2,766 | $15.96 |
| Median | $34,030 | $2,836 | $16.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,370 | $2,448 | $14.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,180 | $2,932 | $16.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in St. Cloud vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Childcare workers in St. Cloud earn 7% less than the Minnesota average ($35,720) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | $33,190 | $34,030 | $27,710 | $37,180 | 480 |
| Minnesota | $35,720 | $35,520 | $28,560 | $44,880 | 11,570 |
| 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 St. Cloud
On the average salary of $33,190, a single filer in St. Cloud takes home about $27,891 a year, or $2,324 a month and $1,073 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is St. Cloud a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the St. Cloud area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $33,190 buys what about $37,874 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in St. Cloud ($50,840). A typical home costs $318,864, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Minnesota cities
St. Cloud ranks 4th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($36,990).
- Minneapolis$36,990
- Rochester$33,750
- Duluth$33,740
- St. Cloud$33,190
- Mankato$32,930
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 St. Cloud: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in St. Cloud?
$15.96 an hour on average, and $16.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in St. Cloud?
About $27,891 a year ($2,324 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,190. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do childcare workers earn more in St. Cloud than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 St. Cloud, MN (41060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.39, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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