Childcare Workers pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $31,110 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Wheeling earn between $26,170 and $30,010.
- $26K10th
- $26K25th
- $29KMedian
- $30K75th
- $31K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $28,770 | $2,398 | $13.83 |
| Median | $29,110 | $2,426 | $14.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,170 | $2,181 | $12.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $30,010 | $2,501 | $14.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Wheeling earn 5% more than the West Virginia average ($27,310) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $28,770 | $29,110 | $25,680 | $31,110 | 150 |
| West Virginia | $27,310 | $27,710 | $22,170 | $35,890 | 1,930 |
| 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 Wheeling
On the average salary of $28,770, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $24,608 a year, or $2,051 a month and $946 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $24,955 | $2,080 |
| Working in WV | $24,608 | $2,051 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $28,770 buys what about $32,574 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 2nd of 6 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($29,290).
- Morgantown$29,290
- Wheeling$28,770
- Weirton$27,980
- Charleston$27,540
- Parkersburg$27,090
- Huntington$25,790
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 Wheeling: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Wheeling?
$13.83 an hour on average, and $14.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $24,608 a year ($2,051 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $28,770.
Do childcare workers earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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