Childcare Workers pay in Virginia
$35,070avg. a year
$16.86 an hour · 13,930 employed
Childcare Workers in Virginia earn an average of $35,070 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $35,030. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $40,170.
$34,330Median pay
$16.86Average hourly
+33%Avg. pay since 2020
#22Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for childcare workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
111,650 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$40,170
$19.31 an hour
2350 jobs
Charlottesville, VA
$33,470
$16.09 an hour
32,610 jobs
Richmond, VA
$33,240
$15.98 an hour
4140 jobs
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
$32,620
$15.68 an hour
5170 jobs
Harrisonburg, VA
$32,510
$15.63 an hour
6150 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$31,870
$15.32 an hour
72,830 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$31,720
$15.25 an hour
8280 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$31,140
$14.97 an hour
9250 jobs
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
$30,880
$14.85 an hour
10530 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$30,460
$14.64 an hour
11320 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$28,170
$13.55 an hour
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Childcare Workers pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia childcare workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35,030 | $16.84 |
| Virginia | $35,070 | $16.86 |
| District of Columbia | $48,360 | $23.25 |
| Maryland | $38,030 | $18.29 |
| North Carolina | $30,940 | $14.87 |
| Tennessee | $30,720 | $14.77 |
| Kentucky | $30,520 | $14.67 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Recreation Workers$38,870
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,030
- Residential Advisors$47,190
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,010
- Animal Caretakers$36,070
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41,780
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do childcare workers make in Virginia?
The average is $35,070 a year, and the median is $34,330. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $35,030.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$16.86 an hour on average; the median is $16.51.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($40,170), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($33,470). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($28,170).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #22 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 39-9011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national childcare workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.