Childcare Workers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,890 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Bismarck earn between $29,280 and $35,240.
- $26K10th
- $29K25th
- $31KMedian
- $35K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,880 | $2,657 | $15.33 |
| Median | $30,650 | $2,554 | $14.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,280 | $2,440 | $14.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,240 | $2,937 | $16.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($32,000) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $31,880 | $30,650 | $26,170 | $36,890 | 770 |
| North Dakota | $32,000 | $30,290 | $23,310 | $37,070 | 4,030 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $31,880, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $27,796 a year, or $2,316 a month and $1,069 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 Bismarck a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $31,880 buys what about $35,024 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 11.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Minot pays the most ($33,140).
- Minot$33,140
- Grand Forks$32,490
- Fargo$32,250
- Bismarck$31,880
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Bismarck?
$15.33 an hour on average, and $14.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $27,796 a year ($2,316 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,880.
Do childcare workers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 3.24, this job is 3.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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