Childcare Workers pay range in Sheboygan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,210 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Sheboygan earn between $31,740 and $40,210.
- $30K10th
- $32K25th
- $33KMedian
- $40K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,230 | $2,936 | $16.94 |
| Median | $33,030 | $2,752 | $15.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,740 | $2,645 | $15.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,210 | $3,351 | $19.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Sheboygan vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Sheboygan earn 5% more than the Wisconsin average ($33,420) and about the same as the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $35,230 | $33,030 | $29,530 | $40,210 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $33,420 | $32,460 | $24,650 | $42,830 | 5,560 |
| 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 Sheboygan
On the average salary of $35,230, a single filer in Sheboygan takes home about $29,638 a year, or $2,470 a month and $1,140 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).
Is Sheboygan a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sheboygan area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.0), so the average $35,230 buys what about $37,473 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Sheboygan ($51,890). A typical home costs $324,544, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Wisconsin cities
Sheboygan ranks 1st of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sheboygan$35,230
- Madison$35,190
- Racine$34,750
- Green Bay$34,580
- Milwaukee$33,450
- Oshkosh$32,870
- La Crosse$32,570
- Eau Claire$32,290
- Appleton$32,050
- Janesville$31,720
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 Sheboygan: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Sheboygan?
$16.94 an hour on average, and $15.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Sheboygan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Sheboygan?
About $29,638 a year ($2,470 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,230.
Do childcare workers earn more in Sheboygan than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Sheboygan, WI (43100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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