📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Childcare Workers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$31,360
per year
Median
$29,944
per year
Hourly
$15.08
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$24,527
25th Percentile — Junior$28,585
50th Percentile — Median$29,944
75th Percentile — Senior$37,716
90th Percentile — Top Earners$40,300
💡 Top-earning Childcare Workerss in Texas make up to $40,300 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$27.1k
2021
$27.9k
2022
$28.7k
2023
$29.6k
2024
$30.4k
2025
$31.4k
2026
📈 Childcare Workers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.0% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Childcare Workers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $30,419 -3.0% High
San Antonio $28,224 -10.0% High
Dallas $31,046 -1.0% High
Austin $33,869 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $30,106 -4.0% High
El Paso $25,715 -18.0% High
Arlington $30,419 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $27,283 -13.0% High
Plano $31,987 +2.0% High
Laredo $25,088 -20.0% High
Lubbock $25,715 -18.0% High
Garland $29,792 -5.0% High
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Childcare Workers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Childcare Workerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $31,360 per year, Texas's Childcare Workers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $24,527–$28,585, while experienced Childcare Workerss can command $37,716–$40,300.

Looking ahead, the Childcare Workers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Childcare Workers salary in Texas is $31,360 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $33,010.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Childcare Workerss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Childcare Workers employment.
  • At $31,360/year, Texas Childcare Workers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $33,010/year.