Childcare Workers Salary in Oklahoma

Childcare workers in Oklahoma earn the most in Lawton (average $36,240 a year) and the least in Enid ($25,420), across the 4 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the childcare workers average at $29,170 and the median at $27,730 for 7,590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $35,030.

Childcare Workers average salary by city in Oklahoma

Lawton$36,240
Tulsa$30,780
Oklahoma City$27,610
Enid$25,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lawton	$36,240	$33,300	$23,010	$30,214	86
Tulsa	$30,780	$29,190	$23,190	$26,072	89
Oklahoma City	$27,610	$25,090	$23,180	$23,650	90
Enid	$25,420	$26,300	$21,430	$21,945	84

*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 Oklahoma

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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