Daycare teacher salary in United States
How much does a Daycare Teacher make in the United States?
Average base salary
$14.74
Average $14.74
Low $10.93
High $19.87
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a daycare teacher is $14.74 per hour in the United States. 23.5k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2023
Is this useful?
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
View job openings with the years of experience that is relevant to you on Indeed
Is this useful?
Top companies for Daycare Teachers in United States
Is this useful?
Highest paying cities for Daycare Teachers near United States
Is this useful?
Where can a Daycare Teacher earn more?
Compare salaries for Daycare Teachers in different locations
Is this useful?
Best-paid skills and qualifications for Daycare Teachers
Most recommended license
LPN
(earn +45.31% more)
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 77.78% since 2018. Daycare Teachers with this license earn +45.31% more than the average base salary, which is $14.74 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | increase by 6 |
| 2018 | 9 | increase by 50.00% |
| 2019 | 2 | decrease by 77.78% |
Top companies hiring Daycare Teachers on Indeed
Is this useful?
Top specialties
PediatricsTop skills
Infant CareTop certifications
Food Handler CertificationMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Licenses | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 jobs | 8 | ||
| 50 jobs | 57 |
Is this useful?
Most common benefits for Daycare Teachers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Is this useful?
Salary satisfaction
Based on 4,090 ratings26% of Daycare Teachers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
Is this useful?
How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Preschool Teacher
Job openingsAverage $15.92 per hour
Early Childhood Teacher
Job openingsAverage $16.38 per hour
Lead Teacher
Job openingsAverage $15.87 per hour
Childcare Provider
Job openingsAverage $15.08 per hour
School Teacher
Job openingsAverage $18.15 per hour
Is this useful?
Common questions about salaries for a Daycare Teacher
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a daycare teacher?
If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for a daycare teacher, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry and experience.
Was this answer helpful?
How much do similar professions to a daycare teacher get paid?
Check the below indeed career pages for the detailed pay ranges for the similar professions here:
Was this answer helpful?
