U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAttend 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, Except Special Education" (25-2011) and "Teacher Assistants" (25-9041).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611,280 | 1.0 % | $10.15 | $21,110 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.65 | $8.28 | $9.28 | $11.46 | $14.08 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $15,900 | $17,210 | $19,300 | $23,830 | $29,280 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Day Care Services | 263,060 | 33.05 | $9.30 | $19,330 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 149,130 | 1.75 | $11.26 | $23,420 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 33,360 | 3.13 | $9.28 | $19,290 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 31,750 | 19.57 | $11.00 | $22,880 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 29,440 | 7.59 | $9.39 | $19,520 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Day Care Services | 263,060 | 33.05 | $9.30 | $19,330 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 31,750 | 19.57 | $11.00 | $22,880 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 29,440 | 7.59 | $9.39 | $19,520 |
| School and Employee Bus Transportation | 10,220 | 5.11 | $10.26 | $21,340 |
| Educational Support Services | 5,700 | 4.28 | $12.24 | $25,460 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 190 | 0.09 | $14.33 | $29,810 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 420 | 0.02 | $13.63 | $28,350 |
| Legal Services | 40 | (7) | $12.97 | $26,980 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 70 | 0.05 | $12.84 | $26,700 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 270 | 0.11 | $12.81 | $26,650 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 70,290 | 8.42 | 1.75 | $11.68 | $24,300 |
| California | 57,100 | 4.08 | 0.85 | $11.48 | $23,870 |
| Texas | 49,910 | 4.95 | 1.03 | $9.05 | $18,830 |
| Florida | 35,670 | 5.02 | 1.04 | $9.60 | $19,970 |
| Pennsylvania | 32,530 | 5.93 | 1.23 | $9.89 | $20,570 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 70,290 | 8.42 | 1.75 | $11.68 | $24,300 |
| North Dakota | 2,580 | 7.24 | 1.51 | $8.78 | $18,260 |
| Rhode Island | 3,210 | 7.17 | 1.49 | $10.55 | $21,940 |
| South Dakota | 2,590 | 6.68 | 1.39 | $8.90 | $18,510 |
| Iowa | 9,400 | 6.53 | 1.36 | $9.15 | $19,030 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12,340 | 3.96 | 0.82 | $12.11 | $25,180 |
| New York | 70,290 | 8.42 | 1.75 | $11.68 | $24,300 |
| Alaska | 1,510 | 4.91 | 1.02 | $11.56 | $24,040 |
| California | 57,100 | 4.08 | 0.85 | $11.48 | $23,870 |
| Connecticut | 7,790 | 4.88 | 1.01 | $11.31 | $23,520 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 43,200 | 8.67 | 1.80 | $12.09 | $25,150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 14,410 | 3.77 | 0.79 | $11.18 | $23,250 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 12,870 | 5.15 | 1.07 | $8.69 | $18,080 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 11,750 | 6.51 | 1.35 | $10.11 | $21,030 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 9,910 | 4.50 | 0.94 | $9.13 | $18,980 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 9,540 | 2.69 | 0.56 | $11.13 | $23,140 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 8,700 | 3.80 | 0.79 | $11.53 | $23,990 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 8,610 | 7.16 | 1.49 | $12.76 | $26,530 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 7,920 | 3.95 | 0.82 | $9.77 | $20,330 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 6,660 | 5.84 | 1.21 | $11.50 | $23,920 |