Childcare Workers (39-9011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		9,490
Mean wage		$13.59
Entry wage		$11.59
10th percentile wage		$11.05
50th percentile wage		$12.77
90th percentile wage		$17.64

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	8,250	86.9%
Other Services	400	4.2%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	370	3.9%
Leisure and Hospitality	340	3.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	110	$13.49
Education and Health Services	8,250	$12.87
Leisure and Hospitality	340	$12.31
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	370	$12.23

Childcare Workers (39-9011)

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play. Excludes ""Preschool Teachers, Ex. Special Education"" (25-2011) and ""Te


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$12.77		$13.26		-$0.49
2018	$12.59	+1.4%	$13.08	+1.4%	-$0.48
2017	$12.12	+3.9%	$12.59	+3.9%	-$0.46
2016	$11.74	+3.3%	$12.19	+3.3%	-$0.45
2015	$11.34	+3.5%	$11.77	+3.5%	-$0.43
2014	$11.14	+1.7%	$11.57	+1.7%	-$0.42
2013	$10.92	+2.0%	$11.34	+2.0%	-$0.41
2012	$10.78	+1.3%	$11.20	+1.3%	-$0.41
2011	$10.63	+1.5%	$11.04	+1.5%	-$0.40
2010	$10.48	+1.4%	$10.88	+1.4%	-$0.40
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.77		$23.07		-$10.30
2018	$12.59	+1.4%	$22.87	+.9%	-$10.27
2017	$12.12	+3.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$10.04
2016	$11.74	+3.3%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$9.84
2015	$11.34	+3.5%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$9.74
2014	$11.14	+1.7%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$9.49
2013	$10.92	+2.0%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$9.27
2012	$10.78	+1.3%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$9.00
2011	$10.63	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$8.82
2010	$10.48	+1.4%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$8.66

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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