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Daycare teacher salary in United States

How much does a Daycare Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$15.44
Average $15.44
Low $10.63
High $22.44

The average salary for a daycare teacher is $15.44 per hour in the United States. 10.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 28, 2026).

Daycare Teacher job openings in United States

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Daycare Assistant Teacher
Primrose Schools3.1out of 5 stars.
Bedminster, NJ
$16.50 - $18.00 an hour
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Daycare Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GHR Healthcare
 
$181,167per year
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Providence
 
$162,469per year
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AppleOne
 
$160,000per year
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Pulse Clinical Alliance
 
$143,520per year
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Cambridge Health Alliance
 
$142,376per year
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CHN Health Care Group
 
$131,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Daycare Teachers near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $19.91 per hour
  2. Philadelphia, PA
    $15.62 per hour
  3. Indianapolis, IN
    $14.94 per hour
  4. Hickory Creek, TX
    $14.29 per hour
  5. Cincinnati, OH
    $14.23 per hour

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The average salary for a Daycare Teacher is $15.44 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 10.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 28, 2026.

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Daycare Teacher salaries typically range between a low of $10.63 and a high of $22.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Daycare Teacher include Chicago, IL at $19.91 per hour, Philadelphia, PA at $15.62 per hour, and Indianapolis, IN at $14.94 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Daycare Teacher include GHR Healthcare ($181,167 per year) and Providence ($162,469 per year).