What are the main factors that influence a Daycare Staff's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Daycare Staff?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Daycare Staff roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Daycare Staff's salary?

A Daycare Staff's salary grows with experience: starting around $33,615 for beginners, reaching about $34,538 at mid-level, and approach $34,754 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Daycare Staff?

Daycare Staff salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Daycare Staff roles are District of Columbia $37,879, California $37,735, Massachusetts $37,232. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Daycare Staff roles make?

Salaries for Daycare Staff level roles vary by specialization: Daycare Director: $74,587; Director Of Daycare: $71,103; Daycare Coordinator: $53,297; Daycare Aide: $42,147; Dog Daycare: $41,290.

Daycare Staff Salary in Virginia

How much does a Daycare Staff make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Daycare Staff in Virginia is $34,451 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Daycare Staff's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,408
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,979 to $37,569
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,728

10% $29,728

50% (Median) $34,451

90% $40,408

Daycare Staff Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,569	$3,131	$722	$18
Average	$34,451	$2,871	$663	$17
25th Percentile	$31,979	$2,665	$615	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Daycare Staff Salaries

A Daycare Staff's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Daycare Staff Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Daycare Staff's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $33,615
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,104
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,538
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,667
Expert (over 8 years): $34,754

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Daycare Staff	less than 1 year	$33,615
Early Career Level Daycare Staff	1-2 years	$34,104
Mid-Level Level Daycare Staff	2-4 years	$34,538
Senior-Level Level Daycare Staff	5-8 years	$34,667
Expert Level Daycare Staff	over 8 years	$34,754

How Do Daycare Staff Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Daycare Stafves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,879.
California: $37,735.
Massachusetts: $37,232.

District of Columbia $37,879 California $37,735 Massachusetts $37,232 Washington $37,095 New Jersey $37,082 Alaska $37,034 Connecticut $36,562 New York $36,370

Hawaii $35,758 Rhode Island $35,470 Maryland $35,275 Minnesota $35,009 Colorado $34,906 Illinois $34,872 Oregon $34,742 Delaware $34,646

New Hampshire $34,586 Virginia $34,451 Pennsylvania $34,057 Nevada $33,859 North Dakota $33,794 Michigan $33,691 Wisconsin $33,654 Vermont $33,578

Texas $33,370 Maine $33,356 Arizona $33,336 Ohio $33,312 Georgia $32,997 Indiana $32,840 Wyoming $32,809 Utah $32,761

Iowa $32,740 Kansas $32,576 Louisiana $32,528 North Carolina $32,511 Missouri $32,504 Florida $32,371 Montana $32,299 Nebraska $32,231

Kentucky $32,193 South Carolina $32,056 Tennessee $31,971 Idaho $31,936 New Mexico $31,687 Oklahoma $31,632 Alabama $31,430 South Dakota $31,091

Arkansas $30,907 West Virginia $30,807 Mississippi $30,510

Top Paying Cities for Daycare Staff

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $31,683
Lambsburg: $31,751
Laurel Fork: $31,786

Ivanhoe, VA $31,683

Lambsburg, VA $31,751

Laurel Fork, VA $31,786

Marion, VA $31,518

Max Meadows, VA $31,733

Meadowview, VA $31,234

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $31,487

Rocky Gap, VA $31,505

Ruther Glen, VA $33,233

Sealston, VA $34,093

Sharps, VA $33,087

Spotsylvania, VA $33,544

Sparta, VA $33,368

Stafford, VA $35,077

Stratford, VA $33,734

Tappahannock, VA $33,291

Thornburg, VA $33,654

Unionville, VA $33,108

Village, VA $33,250

Warsaw, VA $33,368

Weems, VA $32,713

Sandy Point, VA $33,411

White Stone, VA $32,622

Wicomico Church, VA $32,860

Woodford, VA $33,517

Zacata, VA $33,630

Winchester, VA $33,472

Bentonville, VA $33,185

Berryville, VA $33,954

Boyce, VA $34,016

Brucetown, VA $33,494

Chester Gap, VA $33,818

Clear Brook, VA $33,326

Cross Junction, VA $32,245

Fishers Hill, VA $32,708

Flint Hill, VA $33,635

Front Royal, VA $33,654

Gore, VA $32,425

Hume, VA $34,090

Huntly, VA $33,691

Strasburg, VA $32,581

Linden, VA $34,172

Markham, VA $34,165

Maurertown, VA $32,138

Middletown, VA $33,217

Millwood, VA $33,956

Rileyville, VA $32,813

Earlysville, VA $32,332

Esmont, VA $32,033

Faber, VA $31,891

Fishersville, VA $32,188

Free Union, VA $32,279

Gordonsville, VA $32,617

Greenwood, VA $32,149

Ivy, VA $32,346

Keene, VA $32,162

Keswick, VA $32,410

Locust Dale, VA $32,763

Lovingston, VA $31,549

Lyndhurst, VA $31,787

Montpelier Station, VA $32,625

Nellysford, VA $31,824

North Garden, VA $32,131

Orange, VA $32,944

Palmyra, VA $32,424

Piney River, VA $31,402

Quinque, VA $32,415

Roseland, VA $31,523

Ruckersville, VA $32,401

Schuyler, VA $31,921

Shipman, VA $31,544

Somerset, VA $32,626

Stanardsville, VA $32,307

Troy, VA $32,459

Tyro, VA $31,609

Waynesboro, VA $32,237

White Hall, VA $32,295

Woodberry Forest, VA $32,753

Achilles, VA $32,255

Amelia Court House, VA $32,854

Ark, VA $32,460

Arvonia, VA $32,172

Ashland, VA $33,173

Aylett, VA $33,189

Barhamsville, VA $32,711

Beaumont, VA $32,846

Beaverdam, VA $33,170

Bena, VA $32,246

Bohannon, VA $32,378

Bremo Bluff, VA $32,381

Bruington, VA $33,123

Bumpass, VA $33,120

Cardinal, VA $32,392

Cartersville, VA $32,649

Charles City, VA $32,916

Christchurch, VA $32,647

Church View, VA $32,723

Cobbs Creek, VA $32,482

Columbia, VA $32,564

Crozier, VA $33,065

Cumberland, VA $32,383

Deltaville, VA $32,509

Diggs, VA $32,390

Redwood, VA $31,522

Rich Creek, VA $31,630

Ridgeway, VA $31,850

Riner, VA $31,627

Ripplemead, VA $31,544

Rocky Mount, VA $31,551

Salem, VA $31,397

Sandy Level, VA $31,618

Shawsville, VA $31,494

Spencer, VA $31,843

Staffordsville, VA $31,684

Stanleytown, VA $31,902

Stuart, VA $31,834

Thaxton, VA $31,456

Troutville, VA $31,444

Union Hall, VA $31,556

Vesta, VA $31,794

Villamont, VA $31,440

Vinton, VA $31,381

Wirtz, VA $31,459

Woolwine, VA $31,771

Bristol, VA $30,607

Abingdon, VA $31,061

Andover, VA $30,969

Appalachia, VA $30,969

Bee, VA $31,351

Ben Hur, VA $31,097

Big Stone Gap, VA $30,693

Birchleaf, VA $31,382

Blackwater, VA $30,731

Castlewood, VA $30,821

Cleveland, VA $31,195

Clinchco, VA $31,355

Clintwood, VA $31,319

Coeburn, VA $31,021

Damascus, VA $31,305

Dante, VA $31,197

Davenport, VA $31,413

Dryden, VA $30,793

Duffield, VA $30,533

Dungannon, VA $30,644

East Stone Gap, VA $30,757

Ewing, VA $31,490

Fort Blackmore, VA $30,448

Gate City, VA $30,240

Haysi, VA $31,534

Hiltons, VA $30,311

Honaker, VA $31,369

Jonesville, VA $31,173

Keokee, VA $30,884

Lebanon, VA $31,074

Mc Clure, VA $31,203

Mendota, VA $30,617

Nickelsville, VA $30,489

Nora, VA $31,121

Norton, VA $31,002

Pennington Gap, VA $30,877

Pound, VA $31,130

Rosedale, VA $31,335

Rose Hill, VA $31,435

Saint Charles, VA $31,058

Saint Paul, VA $31,017

Weber City, VA $30,147

Whitetop, VA $31,427

Wise, VA $31,085

Pulaski, VA $31,765

Atkins, VA $31,496

Austinville, VA $31,751

Barren Springs, VA $31,778

Bastian, VA $31,501

Bland, VA $31,575

Broadford, VA $31,468

Cana, VA $31,799

Ceres, VA $31,471

Chilhowie, VA $31,460

Cripple Creek, VA $31,602

Crockett, VA $31,595

Draper, VA $31,738

Dugspur, VA $31,762

Elk Creek, VA $31,580

Emory, VA $31,371

Fancy Gap, VA $31,772

Fries, VA $31,686

Galax, VA $31,738

Glade Spring, VA $31,309

Rural Retreat, VA $31,555

Saltville, VA $31,474

Speedwell, VA $31,575

Sugar Grove, VA $31,504

Tannersville, VA $31,449

Troutdale, VA $31,482

Willis, VA $31,745

Woodlawn, VA $31,757

Wytheville, VA $31,668

Staunton, VA $32,198

Augusta Springs, VA $32,062

Bacova, VA $31,911

Blue Grass, VA $31,924

Brownsburg, VA $31,733

Buena Vista, VA $31,473

Churchville, VA $32,288

Clifton Forge, VA $31,804

Covington, VA $31,631

Craigsville, VA $32,065

Crimora, VA $32,321

Deerfield, VA $32,091

Doe Hill, VA $32,063

Fairfield, VA $31,687

Fort Defiance, VA $32,344

Glen Wilton, VA $31,683

Goshen, VA $31,927

Greenville, VA $31,908

Grottoes, VA $32,351

Head Waters, VA $32,116

Hot Springs, VA $31,822

Iron Gate, VA $31,858

Lexington, VA $31,742

Low Moor, VA $31,784

Mc Dowell, VA $32,076

Middlebrook, VA $31,915

Millboro, VA $31,940

Mint Spring, VA $32,076

Montebello, VA $31,625

Monterey, VA $31,984

Mount Sidney, VA $32,359

Mustoe, VA $32,037

New Hope, VA $32,340

Port Republic, VA $32,333

Raphine, VA $31,772

Rockbridge Baths, VA $31,803

Selma, VA $31,815

Steeles Tavern, VA $31,837

Stuarts Draft, VA $31,956

Swoope, VA $32,141

Verona, VA $32,359

Vesuvius, VA $31,554

Warm Springs, VA $31,921

West Augusta, VA $32,160

Weyers Cave, VA $32,367

Williamsville, VA $32,094

Lynchburg, VA $31,002

Altavista, VA $31,297

Alton, VA $31,980

Amherst, VA $31,213

Appomattox, VA $31,269

Bedford, VA $31,460

Big Island, VA $31,288

Blairs, VA $31,973

Brookneal, VA $31,420

Buffalo Junction, VA $32,082

Callands, VA $31,818

Chatham, VA $31,844

Clifford, VA $31,261

Clover, VA $31,902

Cluster Springs, VA $32,080

Coleman Falls, VA $31,131

Concord, VA $31,045

Crystal Hill, VA $31,853

Danville, VA $31,998

Hillsville, VA $31,799

Carson, VA $33,025

Hiwassee, VA $31,695

Independence, VA $31,585

Annandale, VA $37,581

Burke, VA $37,229

Dumfries, VA $36,139

Dunn Loring, VA $37,629

Fairfax, VA $37,067

Fairfax Station, VA $36,967

Falls Church, VA $37,662

Fort Belvoir, VA $37,207

Great Falls, VA $37,069

Greenway, VA $37,662

Lorton, VA $36,997

Merrifield, VA $37,543

Mc Lean, VA $37,658

West Mclean, VA $37,662

Mount Vernon, VA $37,347

Newington, VA $37,261

Dry Fork, VA $31,911

Brooke, VA $34,822

Evington, VA $31,174

Forest, VA $31,114

Gladstone, VA $31,296

Gladys, VA $31,297

Glasgow, VA $31,497

Goode, VA $31,217

Gretna, VA $31,617

Halifax, VA $31,971

Howardsville, VA $31,920

Hurt, VA $31,441

Java, VA $31,808

Ararat, VA $31,792

Axton, VA $31,890

Bassett, VA $31,867

Belspring, VA $31,701

Bent Mountain, VA $31,432

Blacksburg, VA $31,552

Blue Ridge, VA $31,422

Boones Mill, VA $31,410

Buchanan, VA $31,528

Callaway, VA $31,492

Christiansburg, VA $31,555

Cascade, VA $31,862

Catawba, VA $31,474

Check, VA $31,541

Claudville, VA $31,773

Cloverdale, VA $31,363

Collinsville, VA $31,973

Copper Hill, VA $31,499

Critz, VA $31,824

Daleville, VA $31,395

Dublin, VA $31,718

Eagle Rock, VA $31,619

Eggleston, VA $31,654

Elliston, VA $31,467

Ferrum, VA $31,668

Fieldale, VA $31,927

Fincastle, VA $31,493

Floyd, VA $31,671

Glade Hill, VA $31,530

Glen Lyn, VA $31,554

Goodview, VA $31,418

Hardy, VA $31,405

Henry, VA $31,716

Huddleston, VA $31,522

Keeling, VA $31,941

Chester, VA $33,180

Chesterfield, VA $33,160

Church Road, VA $33,051

Colonial Heights, VA $33,194

Courtland, VA $32,396

Dendron, VA $32,493

Dewitt, VA $32,945

Dinwiddie, VA $33,035

Disputanta, VA $33,062

Dolphin, VA $32,583

Drewryville, VA $32,325

Ebony, VA $32,102

Elberon, VA $32,359

Emporia, VA $32,398

Ford, VA $32,974

Franklin, VA $32,296

Freeman, VA $32,576

Gasburg, VA $32,171

Hopewell, VA $33,125

Ivor, VA $32,348

Jarratt, VA $32,678

Lawrenceville, VA $32,462

Mc Kenney, VA $32,859

Meredithville, VA $32,415

Newsoms, VA $32,190

Prince George, VA $33,156

Rawlings, VA $32,732

Sedley, VA $32,439

Skippers, VA $32,269

Spring Grove, VA $32,669

Stony Creek, VA $32,857

Surry, VA $32,280

Sussex, VA $32,783

Sutherland, VA $33,129

Valentines, VA $32,201

Wakefield, VA $32,481

Warfield, VA $32,759

Waverly, VA $32,736

White Plains, VA $32,183

Wilsons, VA $32,876

Yale, VA $32,650

Zuni, VA $32,336

Claremont, VA $32,713

Farmville, VA $32,099

Baskerville, VA $32,047

Indian Valley, VA $31,717

Mc Coy, VA $31,648

Martinsville, VA $31,920

Meadows Of Dan, VA $31,802

Moneta, VA $31,470

Montvale, VA $31,470

Narrows, VA $31,649

Newbern, VA $31,676

New Castle, VA $31,495

Newport, VA $31,567

New River, VA $31,764

Oriskany, VA $31,556

Paint Bank, VA $31,507

Parrott, VA $31,663

Patrick Springs, VA $31,860

Pearisburg, VA $31,680

Pembroke, VA $31,679

Penhook, VA $31,635

Pilot, VA $31,566

Pittsville, VA $31,619

Radford, VA $31,728

Long Island, VA $31,416

Lowry, VA $31,276

Lynch Station, VA $31,419

Madison Heights, VA $31,003

Monroe, VA $31,158

Naruna, VA $31,321

Nathalie, VA $31,700

Natural Bridge, VA $31,597

Natural Bridge Station, VA $31,460

Nelson, VA $32,129

Norwood, VA $31,416

Ringgold, VA $31,953

Rustburg, VA $31,075

Scottsburg, VA $32,015

Scottsville, VA $32,188

South Boston, VA $32,043

Spout Spring, VA $31,132

Sutherlin, VA $31,956

Sweet Briar, VA $31,095

Vernon Hill, VA $31,918

Virgilina, VA $32,053

Wingina, VA $31,602

Amonate, VA $31,532

Bandy, VA $31,463

Big Rock, VA $31,634

Bishop, VA $31,466

Bluefield, VA $31,563

Boissevain, VA $31,486

Breaks, VA $31,583

Burkes Garden, VA $31,498

Cedar Bluff, VA $31,545

Doran, VA $31,674

Falls Mills, VA $31,486

Grundy, VA $31,687

Horsepen, VA $31,479

Hurley, VA $31,524

Jewell Ridge, VA $31,545

Keen Mountain, VA $31,668

Mavisdale, VA $31,548

Maxie, VA $31,641

North Tazewell, VA $31,540

Oakwood, VA $31,686

Pilgrims Knob, VA $31,599

Pocahontas, VA $31,496

Pounding Mill, VA $31,589

Raven, VA $31,659

Red Ash, VA $31,689

Richlands, VA $31,671

Rowe, VA $31,559

Shortt Gap, VA $31,630

Swords Creek, VA $31,550

Tazewell, VA $31,490

Vansant, VA $31,551

Whitewood, VA $31,555

Wolford, VA $31,560

Boydton, VA $32,115

Bracey, VA $32,197

Brodnax, VA $32,322

Buckingham, VA $31,756

Burkeville, VA $32,247

Charlotte Court House, VA $31,785

Chase City, VA $31,950

Clarksville, VA $32,172

Crewe, VA $32,453

Cullen, VA $31,690

Dillwyn, VA $32,073

Drakes Branch, VA $31,946

Dundas, VA $32,421

Evergreen, VA $31,300

Fort Mitchell, VA $31,946

Green Bay, VA $32,069

Hampden Sydney, VA $32,148

Kenbridge, VA $32,248

Keysville, VA $31,943

La Crosse, VA $32,148

Lunenburg, VA $32,004

Meherrin, VA $32,007

Nottoway, VA $32,403

Pamplin, VA $31,584

Phenix, VA $31,442

Prospect, VA $31,783

Randolph, VA $31,837

Red House, VA $31,350

Red Oak, VA $31,991

Rice, VA $32,288

Saxe, VA $31,922

Skipwith, VA $32,013

South Hill, VA $32,136

Victoria, VA $32,117

Wylliesburg, VA $31,962

Roanoke, VA $31,341

Wachapreague, VA $32,543

Wardtown, VA $32,479

Wattsville, VA $32,573

Willis Wharf, VA $32,533

Windsor, VA $32,256

Withams, VA $32,547

Norfolk, VA $32,090

Newport News, VA $32,162

Fort Eustis, VA $32,175

Hampton, VA $32,182

Fort Monroe, VA $32,164

Poquoson, VA $32,171

Yorktown, VA $32,209

Lackey, VA $32,222

Seaford, VA $32,183

Portsmouth, VA $32,099

Fort Lee, VA $33,192

Petersburg, VA $33,192

Virginia State University, VA $33,192

Alberta, VA $32,536

Ammon, VA $32,972

Blackstone, VA $32,693

Boykins, VA $32,228

Branchville, VA $32,151

Capron, VA $32,387

Round Hill, VA $34,798

Catharpin, VA $36,102

Delaplane, VA $34,434

Ashburn, VA $36,251

Chantilly, VA $36,633

Gainesville, VA $35,808

Hamilton, VA $35,267

Lincoln, VA $35,232

Sterling, VA $36,692

Haymarket, VA $35,773

Herndon, VA $36,827

Leesburg, VA $35,681

Lovettsville, VA $34,891

Nokesville, VA $35,852

Upperville, VA $34,548

Warrenton, VA $34,673

Reston, VA $37,039

Waterford, VA $35,209

The Plains, VA $35,308

Doswell, VA $33,185

Dutton, VA $32,475

Fork Union, VA $32,481

Foster, VA $32,370

Glen Allen, VA $33,260

Gloucester, VA $32,441

Gloucester Point, VA $32,244

Goochland, VA $32,897

Grimstead, VA $32,452

Gum Spring, VA $32,897

Gwynn, VA $32,452

Hadensville, VA $32,845

Hallieford, VA $32,442

Hanover, VA $33,191

Hardyville, VA $32,538

Hartfield, VA $32,550

Hayes, VA $32,265

Henrico, VA $33,284

Hudgins, VA $32,427

Jamaica, VA $32,832

Jamestown, VA $32,339

Jetersville, VA $32,477

Kents Store, VA $32,554

King And Queen Court House, VA $32,881

King William, VA $33,052

Lanexa, VA $32,830

Lightfoot, VA $32,497

Little Plymouth, VA $32,840

Locust Hill, VA $32,647

Louisa, VA $32,891

Macon, VA $32,929

Maidens, VA $33,022

Manakin Sabot, VA $33,130

Mannboro, VA $32,915

Manquin, VA $33,148

Maryus, VA $32,249

Mascot, VA $32,743

Mathews, VA $32,390

Burgess, VA $32,951

Accomac, VA $32,517

Assawoman, VA $32,530

Atlantic, VA $32,574

Battery Park, VA $32,167

Belle Haven, VA $32,498

Birdsnest, VA $32,437

Bloxom, VA $32,567

Cape Charles, VA $32,392

Capeville, VA $32,399

Carrollton, VA $32,163

Carrsville, VA $32,310

Cheriton, VA $32,395

Chesapeake, VA $32,175

Chincoteague Island, VA $32,595

Wallops Island, VA $32,571

Craddockville, VA $32,503

Davis Wharf, VA $32,496

Eastville, VA $32,408

Exmore, VA $32,484

Franktown, VA $32,448

Greenbackville, VA $32,668

Greenbush, VA $32,575

Hacksneck, VA $32,485

Hallwood, VA $32,558

Harborton, VA $32,564

Horntown, VA $32,613

Oak Hall, VA $32,546

Isle Of Wight, VA $32,235

Jamesville, VA $32,466

Jenkins Bridge, VA $32,563

Keller, VA $32,524

Locustville, VA $32,523

Machipongo, VA $32,432

Mappsville, VA $32,551

Marionville, VA $32,431

Mears, VA $32,534

Melfa, VA $32,528

Modest Town, VA $32,612

Nassawadox, VA $32,465

Nelsonia, VA $32,615

New Church, VA $32,603

Onancock, VA $32,556

Onley, VA $32,520

Oyster, VA $32,403

Painter, VA $32,504

Parksley, VA $32,573

Pungoteague, VA $32,518

Quinby, VA $32,432

Rescue, VA $32,165

Sanford, VA $32,608

Saxis, VA $32,613

Seaview, VA $32,396

Smithfield, VA $32,200

Suffolk, VA $32,185

Tangier, VA $32,694

Tasley, VA $32,589

Temperanceville, VA $32,558

Townsend, VA $32,403

Virginia Beach, VA $32,603

Dulles, VA $37,049

Aldie, VA $35,880

Amissville, VA $34,134

Arcola, VA $36,239

Manassas, VA $36,299

Marshall, VA $34,635

Middleburg, VA $35,272

Catlett, VA $35,437

Centreville, VA $36,445

Clifton, VA $36,753

Orlean, VA $34,323

Paeonian Springs, VA $35,436

Paris, VA $34,323

Philomont, VA $35,167

Purcellville, VA $34,907

Bluemont, VA $34,440

Bristow, VA $36,017

Broad Run, VA $35,377

Calverton, VA $35,296

Casanova, VA $35,355

Rectortown, VA $34,592

Mechanicsville, VA $33,217

Midlothian, VA $33,167

Millers Tavern, VA $33,213

Mineral, VA $33,094

Moon, VA $32,404

Moseley, VA $33,056

New Canton, VA $32,340

New Kent, VA $33,036

New Point, VA $32,322

Newtown, VA $33,315

Norge, VA $32,545

North, VA $32,432

Oilville, VA $33,064

Onemo, VA $32,363

Ordinary, VA $32,292

Port Haywood, VA $32,317

Powhatan, VA $32,955

Providence Forge, VA $32,979

Quinton, VA $33,148

Rockville, VA $33,102

Ruthville, VA $32,911

Saint Stephens Church, VA $33,209

Saluda, VA $32,660

Sandston, VA $33,225

Sandy Hook, VA $32,890

Schley, VA $32,369

Severn, VA $32,266

Shacklefords, VA $32,677

State Farm, VA $33,038

Stevensville, VA $32,959

Studley, VA $33,215

Susan, VA $32,330

Toano, VA $32,647

Topping, VA $32,618

Trevilians, VA $32,871

Richmond, VA $33,293

Urbanna, VA $32,773

Wake, VA $32,569

Walkerton, VA $33,006

Ware Neck, VA $32,382

Water View, VA $32,767

West Point, VA $32,879

White Marsh, VA $32,328

Wicomico, VA $32,271

Williamsburg, VA $32,327

Woods Cross Roads, VA $32,444

Montpelier, VA $33,052

Oakton, VA $37,153

Occoquan, VA $36,880

Quantico, VA $35,654

Springfield, VA $37,484

Triangle, VA $35,912

Vienna, VA $37,483

Woodbridge, VA $36,613

Arlington, VA $37,672

Fort Myer, VA $37,673

Mattaponi, VA $32,757

Dhs, VA $37,673

Fort Valley, VA $32,569

Star Tannery, VA $32,251

Stephens City, VA $33,484

Stephenson, VA $33,506

Toms Brook, VA $32,551

White Post, VA $33,772

Woodstock, VA $32,282

Culpeper, VA $33,348

Aroda, VA $32,532

Banco, VA $32,642

Bealeton, VA $34,525

Boston, VA $33,260

Brandy Station, VA $33,933

Brightwood, VA $32,808

Castleton, VA $33,626

Elkwood, VA $33,888

Etlan, VA $32,732

Goldvein, VA $34,678

Graves Mill, VA $32,487

Haywood, VA $32,799

Hood, VA $32,283

Jeffersonton, VA $34,311

Leon, VA $32,946

Lignum, VA $33,693

Madison, VA $32,484

Midland, VA $34,869

Mitchells, VA $33,082

Oakpark, VA $32,690

Pratts, VA $32,481

Radiant, VA $32,601

Rapidan, VA $32,895

Remington, VA $34,251

Reva, VA $32,983

Richardsville, VA $33,974

Rixeyville, VA $33,886

Rochelle, VA $32,471

Somerville, VA $34,936

Sperryville, VA $32,950

Stevensburg, VA $33,760

Sumerduck, VA $34,260

Syria, VA $32,362

Viewtown, VA $33,908

Washington, VA $33,529

Wolftown, VA $32,285

Woodville, VA $33,276

Harrisonburg, VA $32,417

Basye, VA $32,158

Bergton, VA $32,058

Bridgewater, VA $32,356

Broadway, VA $32,256

Criders, VA $32,116

Dayton, VA $32,245

Edinburg, VA $32,212

Elkton, VA $32,310

Alexandria, VA $37,668

Fredericksburg, VA $34,130

Bowling Green, VA $33,468

Burr Hill, VA $33,472

Callao, VA $33,279

Caret, VA $33,676

Center Cross, VA $33,103

Champlain, VA $33,599

Coles Point, VA $33,725

Colonial Beach, VA $33,915

Corbin, VA $33,705

Dahlgren, VA $35,027

Dogue, VA $33,892

Dunnsville, VA $33,222

Edwardsville, VA $32,994

Farnham, VA $33,091

Garrisonville, VA $35,314

Hague, VA $33,481

Hartwood, VA $34,229

Haynesville, VA $33,454

Heathsville, VA $32,963

Hustle, VA $33,620

Irvington, VA $32,699

Jersey, VA $33,939

Kilmarnock, VA $32,727

King George, VA $34,468

Kinsale, VA $33,417

Ladysmith, VA $33,275

Lancaster, VA $32,807

Laneview, VA $32,886

Lively, VA $32,837

Locust Grove, VA $33,482

Loretto, VA $33,626

Lottsburg, VA $33,217

Merry Point, VA $32,755

Milford, VA $33,345

Mollusk, VA $32,767

Montross, VA $33,700

Morattico, VA $32,937

Mount Holly, VA $33,588

Ninde, VA $34,545

Nuttsville, VA $32,905

Oldhams, VA $33,390

Ophelia, VA $32,968

Partlow, VA $33,563

Port Royal, VA $33,617

Rappahannock Academy, VA $33,624

Reedville, VA $32,944

Rhoadesville, VA $33,166

Rollins Fork, VA $33,913

Fulks Run, VA $32,176

Hinton, VA $32,146

Keezletown, VA $32,303

Lacey Spring, VA $32,319

Linville, VA $32,302

Luray, VA $32,406

Mc Gaheysville, VA $32,340

Mount Crawford, VA $32,341

Mount Jackson, VA $32,235

Mount Solon, VA $32,240

New Market, VA $32,310

Orkney Springs, VA $32,166

Penn Laird, VA $32,354

Quicksburg, VA $32,268

Pleasant Valley, VA $32,337

Shenandoah, VA $32,321

Singers Glen, VA $32,300

Stanley, VA $32,324

Timberville, VA $32,315

Charlottesville, VA $32,373

Afton, VA $32,015

Arrington, VA $31,378

Barboursville, VA $32,499

Batesville, VA $32,296

Covesville, VA $32,017

Crozet, VA $32,312

Dyke, VA $32,296

Ruby, VA $35,146

Daycare Staff Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Daycare Staff roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Daycare Staff positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Daycare Staff as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Daycare Staff

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$44,786	$22.0	30%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$37,896	$18.0	10%

Daycare Staff Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Daycare Staff's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$31,979

Average $34,451/year

$37,569

$2,665

Average $2,871/month

$3,131

$615

Average $663/week

$722

$15

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,569	$3,131	$722	$18
Average	$34,451	$2,871	$663	$17
25th Percentile	$31,979	$2,665	$615	$15

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