Childcare Workers pay range in Walla Walla
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,130 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Walla Walla earn between $35,450 and $36,040.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $36K75th
- $41K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,030 | $3,086 | $17.80 |
| Median | $36,040 | $3,003 | $17.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,450 | $2,954 | $17.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,040 | $3,003 | $17.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Walla Walla vs. Washington and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Walla Walla earn 13% less than the Washington average ($42,400) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | $37,030 | $36,040 | $34,650 | $41,130 | 60 |
| Washington | $42,400 | $41,680 | $35,340 | $50,080 | 4,340 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Walla Walla
On the average salary of $37,030, a single filer in Walla Walla takes home about $31,934 a year, or $2,661 a month and $1,228 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Walla Walla a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Walla Walla area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.5), so the average $37,030 buys what about $37,587 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Walla Walla ($53,100). A typical home costs $419,484, or 11.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Washington cities
Walla Walla ranks 11th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($44,390).
- Seattle$44,390
- Mount Vernon$41,760
- Longview$41,730
- Spokane$40,230
- Bremerton$40,220
- Wenatchee$39,910
- Olympia$39,630
- Bellingham$39,020
- Yakima$38,830
- Walla Walla$37,030
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Walla Walla: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Walla Walla?
$17.80 an hour on average, and $17.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Walla Walla?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Walla Walla?
About $31,934 a year ($2,661 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,030. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do childcare workers earn more in Walla Walla than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011; area Walla Walla, WA (47460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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