Childcare Workers pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,140 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Richmond earn between $29,400 and $36,130.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $34KMedian
- $36K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,240 | $2,770 | $15.98 |
| Median | $33,570 | $2,798 | $16.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,400 | $2,450 | $14.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,130 | $3,011 | $17.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Richmond earn 5% less than the Virginia average ($35,070) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $33,240 | $33,570 | $28,270 | $37,140 | 2,610 |
| Virginia | $35,070 | $34,330 | $28,150 | $44,100 | 13,930 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $33,240, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $27,791 a year, or $2,316 a month and $1,069 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 (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $33,240 buys what about $33,968 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 12.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($33,470).
- Charlottesville$33,470
- Richmond$33,240
- Staunton$32,620
- Harrisonburg$32,510
- Winchester$31,870
- Virginia Beach$31,720
- Lynchburg$31,140
- Blacksburg$30,880
- Roanoke$30,460
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 Richmond: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Richmond?
$15.98 an hour on average, and $16.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Richmond?
About $27,791 a year ($2,316 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,240.
Do childcare workers earn more in Richmond 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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