Childcare Workers (39-9011) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,720
Mean wage		$12.47
Entry wage		$9.99
10th percentile wage		$9.45
50th percentile wage		$11.37
90th percentile wage		$17.57

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	1,500	87%
Leisure and Hospitality	100	6.1%
Public Administration	60	3.5%
Other Services	60	3.3%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	1,500	$11.52
Public Administration	60	$10.40
Other Services	60	$10.29
Leisure and Hospitality	100	$9.58

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


Mean Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$11.37		$12.61		-$1.24
2015	$11.07	+2.7%	$12.27	+2.7%	-$1.20
2014	$10.85	+2.0%	$12.03	+2.0%	-$1.18
2013	$10.71	+1.3%	$11.88	+1.3%	-$1.16
2012	$10.55	+1.5%	$11.70	+1.5%	-$1.15
2011	$10.41	+1.4%	$11.54	+1.4%	-$1.13
2010	$10.30	+1.1%	$11.42	+1.1%	-$1.12
2009	$10.10	+2.0%	$11.20	+2.0%	-$1.10
2008	$9.82	+2.8%	$10.89	+2.8%	-$1.07
2007	$9.44	+4.1%	$10.46	+4.1%	-$1.02
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.37		$20.85		-$9.48
2015	$11.07	+2.7%	$20.27	+2.9%	-$9.19
2014	$10.85	+2.0%	$19.83	+2.2%	-$8.98
2013	$10.71	+1.3%	$19.43	+2.1%	-$8.72
2012	$10.55	+1.5%	$19.10	+1.7%	-$8.54
2011	$10.41	+1.4%	$18.80	+1.6%	-$8.39
2010	$10.30	+1.1%	$18.48	+1.7%	-$8.18
2009	$10.10	+2.0%	$18.23	+1.4%	-$8.13
2008	$9.82	+2.8%	$17.77	+2.6%	-$7.94
2007	$9.44	+4.1%	$17.20	+3.3%	-$7.76

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$11.37	1,720
North Central	$10.92	1,750
Southwest	$10.91	1,960
Northwest	$10.86	1,450
Eastern	$10.65	970

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$10.91	1,960
North Central	$10.92	1,750
South Central	$11.37	1,720
Northwest	$10.86	1,450
Eastern	$10.65	970


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