Daycare teacher salary in United States

The average salary for a Daycare Teacher is $15.39 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 10.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Daycare Teacher salaries typically range between a low of $10.63 and a high of $22.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Daycare Teacher include Miami, FL at $18.22 per hour, Old Bridge, NJ at $17.30 per hour, and Fairfax, VA at $17.14 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).