Childcare Workers

General Information

Description

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit42.06%
  2. Self-employed30.92%
  3. Private, not for profit12.65%
  4. State and local government11.89%
  5. Federal government0.98%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Human Services

Job Outlook

Employment of childcare workers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 170,100 openings for childcare workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$27,490

State-by-state Salary

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$36,330
$17,580
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 38%
  • Associate's degree 22%
  • Less than high school 14%
  • Some college 10%
  • Bachelor's degree 8%
  • Post-secondary certificate 5%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Psychology
  • Computers and Electronics

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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