What are the main factors that influence a Daycare Teacher'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 Teacher?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Daycare Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Daycare Teacher's salary?

A Daycare Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,451 for beginners, reaching about $44,513 at mid-level, and approach $45,812 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Daycare Teacher?

Daycare Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Daycare Teacher roles are District of Columbia $48,942, California $48,756, Massachusetts $48,106. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Daycare Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Daycare Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Daycare Director: $74,587; Director Of Daycare: $71,103; Daycare Coordinator: $53,297; Daycare Teacher Assistant: $44,307; Daycare Aide: $42,147.

Daycare Teacher Salary in Virginia

How much does a Daycare Teacher make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Daycare Teacher in Virginia is $44,513 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,447
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,751 to $49,189
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,415

10% $35,415

50% (Median) $44,513

90% $53,447

Daycare Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,189	$4,099	$946	$24
Average	$44,513	$3,709	$856	$21
25th Percentile	$39,751	$3,313	$764	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Daycare Teacher Salaries

A Daycare Teacher'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 Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Daycare Teacher'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): $41,451
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,838
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,513
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,487
Expert (over 8 years): $45,812

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Daycare Teacher	less than 1 year	$41,451
Early Career Level Daycare Teacher	1-2 years	$41,838
Mid-Level Level Daycare Teacher	2-4 years	$44,513
Senior-Level Level Daycare Teacher	5-8 years	$45,487
Expert Level Daycare Teacher	over 8 years	$45,812

How Do Daycare Teacher 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 Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,942.
California: $48,756.
Massachusetts: $48,106.

District of Columbia $48,942 California $48,756 Massachusetts $48,106 Washington $47,930 New Jersey $47,912 Alaska $47,850 Connecticut $47,240 New York $46,992

Hawaii $46,201 Rhode Island $45,830 Maryland $45,578 Minnesota $45,233 Colorado $45,101 Illinois $45,056 Oregon $44,888 Delaware $44,765

New Hampshire $44,687 Virginia $44,513 Pennsylvania $44,004 Nevada $43,748 North Dakota $43,664 Michigan $43,531 Wisconsin $43,483 Vermont $43,385

Texas $43,116 Maine $43,098 Arizona $43,072 Ohio $43,041 Georgia $42,634 Indiana $42,431 Wyoming $42,391 Utah $42,329

Iowa $42,302 Kansas $42,090 Louisiana $42,028 North Carolina $42,006 Missouri $41,997 Florida $41,825 Montana $41,732 Nebraska $41,644

Kentucky $41,595 South Carolina $41,418 Tennessee $41,308 Idaho $41,264 New Mexico $40,941 Oklahoma $40,870 Alabama $40,609 South Dakota $40,172

Arkansas $39,933 West Virginia $39,805 Mississippi $39,420

Top Paying Cities for Daycare Teacher

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: $40,937
Lambsburg: $41,024
Laurel Fork: $41,070

Ivanhoe, VA $40,937

Lambsburg, VA $41,024

Laurel Fork, VA $41,070

Marion, VA $40,723

Max Meadows, VA $41,002

Meadowview, VA $40,356

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $40,683

Rocky Gap, VA $40,706

Ruther Glen, VA $42,939

Sealston, VA $44,050

Sharps, VA $42,750

Spotsylvania, VA $43,340

Sparta, VA $43,113

Stafford, VA $45,322

Stratford, VA $43,587

Tappahannock, VA $43,015

Thornburg, VA $43,483

Unionville, VA $42,777

Village, VA $42,961

Warsaw, VA $43,113

Weems, VA $42,267

Sandy Point, VA $43,169

White Stone, VA $42,150

Wicomico Church, VA $42,457

Woodford, VA $43,305

Zacata, VA $43,452

Winchester, VA $43,248

Bentonville, VA $42,877

Berryville, VA $43,871

Boyce, VA $43,951

Brucetown, VA $43,276

Chester Gap, VA $43,695

Clear Brook, VA $43,059

Cross Junction, VA $41,662

Fishers Hill, VA $42,261

Flint Hill, VA $43,458

Front Royal, VA $43,484

Gore, VA $41,895

Hume, VA $44,046

Huntly, VA $43,531

Strasburg, VA $42,096

Linden, VA $44,153

Markham, VA $44,143

Maurertown, VA $41,524

Middletown, VA $42,918

Millwood, VA $43,873

Rileyville, VA $42,397

Earlysville, VA $41,775

Esmont, VA $41,389

Faber, VA $41,205

Fishersville, VA $41,589

Free Union, VA $41,706

Gordonsville, VA $42,143

Greenwood, VA $41,539

Ivy, VA $41,793

Keene, VA $41,556

Keswick, VA $41,875

Locust Dale, VA $42,332

Lovingston, VA $40,763

Lyndhurst, VA $41,071

Montpelier Station, VA $42,153

Nellysford, VA $41,118

North Garden, VA $41,515

Orange, VA $42,566

Palmyra, VA $41,894

Piney River, VA $40,574

Quinque, VA $41,882

Roseland, VA $40,730

Ruckersville, VA $41,864

Schuyler, VA $41,243

Shipman, VA $40,757

Somerset, VA $42,155

Stanardsville, VA $41,742

Troy, VA $41,940

Tyro, VA $40,841

Waynesboro, VA $41,652

White Hall, VA $41,727

Woodberry Forest, VA $42,318

Achilles, VA $41,675

Amelia Court House, VA $42,449

Ark, VA $41,940

Arvonia, VA $41,568

Ashland, VA $42,862

Aylett, VA $42,882

Barhamsville, VA $42,265

Beaumont, VA $42,439

Beaverdam, VA $42,858

Bena, VA $41,663

Bohannon, VA $41,834

Bremo Bluff, VA $41,838

Bruington, VA $42,797

Bumpass, VA $42,794

Cardinal, VA $41,852

Cartersville, VA $42,184

Charles City, VA $42,529

Christchurch, VA $42,182

Church View, VA $42,280

Cobbs Creek, VA $41,969

Columbia, VA $42,075

Crozier, VA $42,722

Cumberland, VA $41,841

Deltaville, VA $42,003

Diggs, VA $41,850

Redwood, VA $40,729

Rich Creek, VA $40,868

Ridgeway, VA $41,152

Riner, VA $40,864

Ripplemead, VA $40,757

Rocky Mount, VA $40,766

Salem, VA $40,567

Sandy Level, VA $40,853

Shawsville, VA $40,692

Spencer, VA $41,143

Staffordsville, VA $40,937

Stanleytown, VA $41,220

Stuart, VA $41,132

Thaxton, VA $40,643

Troutville, VA $40,628

Union Hall, VA $40,773

Vesta, VA $41,079

Villamont, VA $40,623

Vinton, VA $40,547

Wirtz, VA $40,647

Woolwine, VA $41,051

Bristol, VA $39,546

Abingdon, VA $40,133

Andover, VA $40,014

Appalachia, VA $40,014

Bee, VA $40,508

Ben Hur, VA $40,179

Big Stone Gap, VA $39,657

Birchleaf, VA $40,548

Blackwater, VA $39,706

Castlewood, VA $39,822

Cleveland, VA $40,306

Clinchco, VA $40,512

Clintwood, VA $40,466

Coeburn, VA $40,080

Damascus, VA $40,448

Dante, VA $40,308

Davenport, VA $40,587

Dryden, VA $39,787

Duffield, VA $39,450

Dungannon, VA $39,594

East Stone Gap, VA $39,740

Ewing, VA $40,687

Fort Blackmore, VA $39,340

Gate City, VA $39,072

Haysi, VA $40,744

Hiltons, VA $39,164

Honaker, VA $40,531

Jonesville, VA $40,278

Keokee, VA $39,904

Lebanon, VA $40,149

Mc Clure, VA $40,316

Mendota, VA $39,559

Nickelsville, VA $39,393

Nora, VA $40,210

Norton, VA $40,056

Pennington Gap, VA $39,895

Pound, VA $40,222

Rosedale, VA $40,486

Rose Hill, VA $40,616

Saint Charles, VA $40,129

Saint Paul, VA $40,076

Weber City, VA $38,952

Whitetop, VA $40,606

Wise, VA $40,164

Pulaski, VA $41,042

Atkins, VA $40,695

Austinville, VA $41,024

Barren Springs, VA $41,059

Bastian, VA $40,701

Bland, VA $40,796

Broadford, VA $40,659

Cana, VA $41,087

Ceres, VA $40,662

Chilhowie, VA $40,648

Cripple Creek, VA $40,832

Crockett, VA $40,823

Draper, VA $41,008

Dugspur, VA $41,038

Elk Creek, VA $40,804

Emory, VA $40,533

Fancy Gap, VA $41,052

Fries, VA $40,941

Galax, VA $41,007

Glade Spring, VA $40,453

Rural Retreat, VA $40,771

Saltville, VA $40,666

Speedwell, VA $40,797

Sugar Grove, VA $40,705

Tannersville, VA $40,634

Troutdale, VA $40,676

Willis, VA $41,016

Woodlawn, VA $41,033

Wytheville, VA $40,917

Staunton, VA $41,602

Augusta Springs, VA $41,426

Bacova, VA $41,231

Blue Grass, VA $41,248

Brownsburg, VA $41,002

Buena Vista, VA $40,666

Churchville, VA $41,718

Clifton Forge, VA $41,092

Covington, VA $40,869

Craigsville, VA $41,430

Crimora, VA $41,761

Deerfield, VA $41,463

Doe Hill, VA $41,428

Fairfield, VA $40,941

Fort Defiance, VA $41,791

Glen Wilton, VA $40,936

Goshen, VA $41,252

Greenville, VA $41,227

Grottoes, VA $41,799

Head Waters, VA $41,496

Hot Springs, VA $41,116

Iron Gate, VA $41,162

Lexington, VA $41,013

Low Moor, VA $41,067

Mc Dowell, VA $41,444

Middlebrook, VA $41,237

Millboro, VA $41,269

Mint Spring, VA $41,444

Montebello, VA $40,861

Monterey, VA $41,325

Mount Sidney, VA $41,810

Mustoe, VA $41,393

New Hope, VA $41,785

Port Republic, VA $41,776

Raphine, VA $41,051

Rockbridge Baths, VA $41,092

Selma, VA $41,107

Steeles Tavern, VA $41,135

Stuarts Draft, VA $41,289

Swoope, VA $41,528

Verona, VA $41,810

Vesuvius, VA $40,769

Warm Springs, VA $41,244

West Augusta, VA $41,553

Weyers Cave, VA $41,820

Williamsville, VA $41,467

Lynchburg, VA $40,057

Altavista, VA $40,437

Alton, VA $41,321

Amherst, VA $40,329

Appomattox, VA $40,402

Bedford, VA $40,648

Big Island, VA $40,426

Blairs, VA $41,311

Brookneal, VA $40,597

Buffalo Junction, VA $41,452

Callands, VA $41,111

Chatham, VA $41,145

Clifford, VA $40,391

Clover, VA $41,220

Cluster Springs, VA $41,449

Coleman Falls, VA $40,223

Concord, VA $40,112

Crystal Hill, VA $41,156

Danville, VA $41,344

Hillsville, VA $41,087

Carson, VA $42,670

Hiwassee, VA $40,952

Independence, VA $40,810

Annandale, VA $48,557

Burke, VA $48,102

Dumfries, VA $46,694

Dunn Loring, VA $48,620

Fairfax, VA $47,893

Fairfax Station, VA $47,763

Falls Church, VA $48,662

Fort Belvoir, VA $48,074

Great Falls, VA $47,895

Greenway, VA $48,661

Lorton, VA $47,802

Merrifield, VA $48,508

Mc Lean, VA $48,657

West Mclean, VA $48,661

Mount Vernon, VA $48,254

Newington, VA $48,143

Dry Fork, VA $41,231

Brooke, VA $44,993

Evington, VA $40,279

Forest, VA $40,201

Gladstone, VA $40,437

Gladys, VA $40,438

Glasgow, VA $40,696

Goode, VA $40,334

Gretna, VA $40,852

Halifax, VA $41,309

Howardsville, VA $41,242

Hurt, VA $40,623

Java, VA $41,097

Ararat, VA $41,077

Axton, VA $41,204

Bassett, VA $41,174

Belspring, VA $40,960

Bent Mountain, VA $40,613

Blacksburg, VA $40,767

Blue Ridge, VA $40,599

Boones Mill, VA $40,584

Buchanan, VA $40,736

Callaway, VA $40,690

Christiansburg, VA $40,771

Cascade, VA $41,168

Catawba, VA $40,667

Check, VA $40,753

Claudville, VA $41,052

Cloverdale, VA $40,523

Collinsville, VA $41,311

Copper Hill, VA $40,699

Critz, VA $41,118

Daleville, VA $40,565

Dublin, VA $40,982

Eagle Rock, VA $40,853

Eggleston, VA $40,899

Elliston, VA $40,658

Ferrum, VA $40,918

Fieldale, VA $41,252

Fincastle, VA $40,691

Floyd, VA $40,921

Glade Hill, VA $40,739

Glen Lyn, VA $40,769

Goodview, VA $40,594

Hardy, VA $40,578

Henry, VA $40,979

Huddleston, VA $40,728

Keeling, VA $41,270

Chester, VA $42,870

Chesterfield, VA $42,845

Church Road, VA $42,704

Colonial Heights, VA $42,888

Courtland, VA $41,857

Dendron, VA $41,983

Dewitt, VA $42,567

Dinwiddie, VA $42,683

Disputanta, VA $42,718

Dolphin, VA $42,099

Drewryville, VA $41,766

Ebony, VA $41,478

Elberon, VA $41,810

Emporia, VA $41,860

Ford, VA $42,604

Franklin, VA $41,729

Freeman, VA $42,090

Gasburg, VA $41,567

Hopewell, VA $42,800

Ivor, VA $41,796

Jarratt, VA $42,222

Lawrenceville, VA $41,943

Mc Kenney, VA $42,455

Meredithville, VA $41,883

Newsoms, VA $41,591

Prince George, VA $42,840

Rawlings, VA $42,292

Sedley, VA $41,913

Skippers, VA $41,693

Spring Grove, VA $42,210

Stony Creek, VA $42,453

Surry, VA $41,707

Sussex, VA $42,358

Sutherland, VA $42,804

Valentines, VA $41,606

Wakefield, VA $41,967

Warfield, VA $42,326

Waverly, VA $42,297

White Plains, VA $41,583

Wilsons, VA $42,478

Yale, VA $42,186

Zuni, VA $41,780

Claremont, VA $42,267

Farmville, VA $41,474

Baskerville, VA $41,406

Indian Valley, VA $40,980

Mc Coy, VA $40,891

Martinsville, VA $41,242

Meadows Of Dan, VA $41,090

Moneta, VA $40,662

Montvale, VA $40,661

Narrows, VA $40,892

Newbern, VA $40,928

New Castle, VA $40,693

Newport, VA $40,786

New River, VA $41,040

Oriskany, VA $40,773

Paint Bank, VA $40,708

Parrott, VA $40,911

Patrick Springs, VA $41,165

Pearisburg, VA $40,933

Pembroke, VA $40,932

Penhook, VA $40,874

Pilot, VA $40,785

Pittsville, VA $40,853

Radford, VA $40,994

Long Island, VA $40,591

Lowry, VA $40,410

Lynch Station, VA $40,595

Madison Heights, VA $40,058

Monroe, VA $40,258

Naruna, VA $40,468

Nathalie, VA $40,958

Natural Bridge, VA $40,825

Natural Bridge Station, VA $40,649

Nelson, VA $41,513

Norwood, VA $40,592

Ringgold, VA $41,285

Rustburg, VA $40,150

Scottsburg, VA $41,365

Scottsville, VA $41,589

South Boston, VA $41,401

Spout Spring, VA $40,224

Sutherlin, VA $41,288

Sweet Briar, VA $40,176

Vernon Hill, VA $41,240

Virgilina, VA $41,414

Wingina, VA $40,832

Amonate, VA $40,742

Bandy, VA $40,652

Big Rock, VA $40,873

Bishop, VA $40,656

Bluefield, VA $40,782

Boissevain, VA $40,682

Breaks, VA $40,807

Burkes Garden, VA $40,698

Cedar Bluff, VA $40,758

Doran, VA $40,925

Falls Mills, VA $40,682

Grundy, VA $40,942

Horsepen, VA $40,672

Hurley, VA $40,731

Jewell Ridge, VA $40,758

Keen Mountain, VA $40,917

Mavisdale, VA $40,762

Maxie, VA $40,882

North Tazewell, VA $40,751

Oakwood, VA $40,940

Pilgrims Knob, VA $40,828

Pocahontas, VA $40,695

Pounding Mill, VA $40,815

Raven, VA $40,906

Red Ash, VA $40,944

Richlands, VA $40,920

Rowe, VA $40,777

Shortt Gap, VA $40,868

Swords Creek, VA $40,765

Tazewell, VA $40,687

Vansant, VA $40,766

Whitewood, VA $40,770

Wolford, VA $40,777

Boydton, VA $41,495

Bracey, VA $41,601

Brodnax, VA $41,761

Buckingham, VA $41,030

Burkeville, VA $41,665

Charlotte Court House, VA $41,068

Chase City, VA $41,281

Clarksville, VA $41,568

Crewe, VA $41,931

Cullen, VA $40,946

Dillwyn, VA $41,440

Drakes Branch, VA $41,277

Dundas, VA $41,890

Evergreen, VA $40,441

Fort Mitchell, VA $41,276

Green Bay, VA $41,435

Hampden Sydney, VA $41,537

Kenbridge, VA $41,666

Keysville, VA $41,273

La Crosse, VA $41,537

Lunenburg, VA $41,351

Meherrin, VA $41,355

Nottoway, VA $41,867

Pamplin, VA $40,809

Phenix, VA $40,625

Prospect, VA $41,065

Randolph, VA $41,135

Red House, VA $40,506

Red Oak, VA $41,334

Rice, VA $41,718

Saxe, VA $41,245

Skipwith, VA $41,363

South Hill, VA $41,522

Victoria, VA $41,497

Wylliesburg, VA $41,297

Roanoke, VA $40,495

Wachapreague, VA $42,047

Wardtown, VA $41,965

Wattsville, VA $42,086

Willis Wharf, VA $42,035

Windsor, VA $41,677

Withams, VA $42,053

Norfolk, VA $41,463

Newport News, VA $41,555

Fort Eustis, VA $41,572

Hampton, VA $41,581

Fort Monroe, VA $41,558

Poquoson, VA $41,567

Yorktown, VA $41,616

Lackey, VA $41,633

Seaford, VA $41,583

Portsmouth, VA $41,474

Fort Lee, VA $42,886

Petersburg, VA $42,886

Virginia State University, VA $42,886

Alberta, VA $42,039

Ammon, VA $42,602

Blackstone, VA $42,241

Boykins, VA $41,640

Branchville, VA $41,541

Capron, VA $41,845

Round Hill, VA $44,961

Catharpin, VA $46,645

Delaplane, VA $44,491

Ashburn, VA $46,839

Chantilly, VA $47,331

Gainesville, VA $46,266

Hamilton, VA $45,567

Lincoln, VA $45,522

Sterling, VA $47,408

Haymarket, VA $46,222

Herndon, VA $47,583

Leesburg, VA $46,103

Lovettsville, VA $45,081

Nokesville, VA $46,323

Upperville, VA $44,638

Warrenton, VA $44,800

Reston, VA $47,857

Waterford, VA $45,492

The Plains, VA $45,620

Doswell, VA $42,877

Dutton, VA $41,960

Fork Union, VA $41,967

Foster, VA $41,825

Glen Allen, VA $42,973

Gloucester, VA $41,915

Gloucester Point, VA $41,662

Goochland, VA $42,504

Grimstead, VA $41,930

Gum Spring, VA $42,504

Gwynn, VA $41,929

Hadensville, VA $42,438

Hallieford, VA $41,917

Hanover, VA $42,885

Hardyville, VA $42,042

Hartfield, VA $42,056

Hayes, VA $41,688

Henrico, VA $43,005

Hudgins, VA $41,897

Jamaica, VA $42,420

Jamestown, VA $41,784

Jetersville, VA $41,962

Kents Store, VA $42,061

King And Queen Court House, VA $42,485

King William, VA $42,705

Lanexa, VA $42,419

Lightfoot, VA $41,989

Little Plymouth, VA $42,431

Locust Hill, VA $42,182

Louisa, VA $42,497

Macon, VA $42,546

Maidens, VA $42,667

Manakin Sabot, VA $42,806

Mannboro, VA $42,528

Manquin, VA $42,829

Maryus, VA $41,667

Mascot, VA $42,306

Mathews, VA $41,849

Burgess, VA $42,575

Accomac, VA $42,014

Assawoman, VA $42,031

Atlantic, VA $42,087

Battery Park, VA $41,561

Belle Haven, VA $41,990

Birdsnest, VA $41,910

Bloxom, VA $42,078

Cape Charles, VA $41,853

Capeville, VA $41,861

Carrollton, VA $41,556

Carrsville, VA $41,746

Cheriton, VA $41,857

Chesapeake, VA $41,572

Chincoteague Island, VA $42,114

Wallops Island, VA $42,083

Craddockville, VA $41,996

Davis Wharf, VA $41,987

Eastville, VA $41,873

Exmore, VA $41,971

Franktown, VA $41,925

Greenbackville, VA $42,210

Greenbush, VA $42,089

Hacksneck, VA $41,972

Hallwood, VA $42,067

Harborton, VA $42,075

Horntown, VA $42,138

Oak Hall, VA $42,052

Isle Of Wight, VA $41,650

Jamesville, VA $41,948

Jenkins Bridge, VA $42,073

Keller, VA $42,023

Locustville, VA $42,021

Machipongo, VA $41,904

Mappsville, VA $42,058

Marionville, VA $41,903

Mears, VA $42,036

Melfa, VA $42,028

Modest Town, VA $42,137

Nassawadox, VA $41,947

Nelsonia, VA $42,140

New Church, VA $42,125

Onancock, VA $42,064

Onley, VA $42,017

Oyster, VA $41,867

Painter, VA $41,997

Parksley, VA $42,087

Pungoteague, VA $42,015

Quinby, VA $41,905

Rescue, VA $41,559

Sanford, VA $42,132

Saxis, VA $42,138

Seaview, VA $41,858

Smithfield, VA $41,604

Suffolk, VA $41,585

Tangier, VA $42,243

Tasley, VA $42,108

Temperanceville, VA $42,067

Townsend, VA $41,866

Virginia Beach, VA $42,126

Dulles, VA $47,870

Aldie, VA $46,359

Amissville, VA $44,103

Arcola, VA $46,824

Manassas, VA $46,900

Marshall, VA $44,750

Middleburg, VA $45,573

Catlett, VA $45,787

Centreville, VA $47,090

Clifton, VA $47,487

Orlean, VA $44,347

Paeonian Springs, VA $45,785

Paris, VA $44,347

Philomont, VA $45,438

Purcellville, VA $45,101

Bluemont, VA $44,498

Bristow, VA $46,537

Broad Run, VA $45,709

Calverton, VA $45,605

Casanova, VA $45,681

Rectortown, VA $44,695

Mechanicsville, VA $42,919

Midlothian, VA $42,854

Millers Tavern, VA $42,914

Mineral, VA $42,760

Moon, VA $41,868

Moseley, VA $42,711

New Canton, VA $41,786

New Kent, VA $42,684

New Point, VA $41,762

Newtown, VA $43,046

Norge, VA $42,051

North, VA $41,904

Oilville, VA $42,721

Onemo, VA $41,815

Ordinary, VA $41,724

Port Haywood, VA $41,756

Powhatan, VA $42,580

Providence Forge, VA $42,611

Quinton, VA $42,829

Rockville, VA $42,769

Ruthville, VA $42,523

Saint Stephens Church, VA $42,908

Saluda, VA $42,199

Sandston, VA $42,928

Sandy Hook, VA $42,496

Schley, VA $41,823

Severn, VA $41,689

Shacklefords, VA $42,221

State Farm, VA $42,687

Stevensville, VA $42,585

Studley, VA $42,916

Susan, VA $41,773

Toano, VA $42,182

Topping, VA $42,145

Trevilians, VA $42,471

Richmond, VA $43,017

Urbanna, VA $42,345

Wake, VA $42,081

Walkerton, VA $42,646

Ware Neck, VA $41,840

Water View, VA $42,336

West Point, VA $42,482

White Marsh, VA $41,770

Wicomico, VA $41,696

Williamsburg, VA $41,768

Woods Cross Roads, VA $41,920

Montpelier, VA $42,705

Oakton, VA $48,004

Occoquan, VA $47,651

Quantico, VA $46,067

Springfield, VA $48,431

Triangle, VA $46,400

Vienna, VA $48,431

Woodbridge, VA $47,306

Arlington, VA $48,675

Fort Myer, VA $48,676

Mattaponi, VA $42,324

Dhs, VA $48,675

Fort Valley, VA $42,081

Star Tannery, VA $41,670

Stephens City, VA $43,263

Stephenson, VA $43,292

Toms Brook, VA $42,058

White Post, VA $43,636

Woodstock, VA $41,711

Culpeper, VA $43,088

Aroda, VA $42,033

Banco, VA $42,175

Bealeton, VA $44,609

Boston, VA $42,974

Brandy Station, VA $43,843

Brightwood, VA $42,390

Castleton, VA $43,446

Elkwood, VA $43,786

Etlan, VA $42,292

Goldvein, VA $44,806

Graves Mill, VA $41,975

Haywood, VA $42,378

Hood, VA $41,711

Jeffersonton, VA $44,332

Leon, VA $42,569

Lignum, VA $43,533

Madison, VA $41,972

Midland, VA $45,053

Mitchells, VA $42,744

Oakpark, VA $42,238

Pratts, VA $41,967

Radiant, VA $42,123

Rapidan, VA $42,503

Remington, VA $44,254

Reva, VA $42,615

Richardsville, VA $43,896

Rixeyville, VA $43,783

Rochelle, VA $41,954

Somerville, VA $45,139

Sperryville, VA $42,574

Stevensburg, VA $43,620

Sumerduck, VA $44,266

Syria, VA $41,813

Viewtown, VA $43,812

Washington, VA $43,321

Wolftown, VA $41,714

Woodville, VA $42,994

Harrisonburg, VA $41,884

Basye, VA $41,550

Bergton, VA $41,421

Bridgewater, VA $41,806

Broadway, VA $41,677

Criders, VA $41,496

Dayton, VA $41,663

Edinburg, VA $41,620

Elkton, VA $41,746

Alexandria, VA $48,669

Fredericksburg, VA $44,098

Bowling Green, VA $43,243

Burr Hill, VA $43,248

Callao, VA $42,999

Caret, VA $43,512

Center Cross, VA $42,771

Champlain, VA $43,412

Coles Point, VA $43,575

Colonial Beach, VA $43,820

Corbin, VA $43,549

Dahlgren, VA $45,257

Dogue, VA $43,791

Dunnsville, VA $42,925

Edwardsville, VA $42,630

Farnham, VA $42,756

Garrisonville, VA $45,628

Hague, VA $43,260

Hartwood, VA $44,226

Haynesville, VA $43,224

Heathsville, VA $42,590

Hustle, VA $43,438

Irvington, VA $42,249

Jersey, VA $43,851

Kilmarnock, VA $42,285

King George, VA $44,535

Kinsale, VA $43,176

Ladysmith, VA $42,993

Lancaster, VA $42,388

Laneview, VA $42,491

Lively, VA $42,428

Locust Grove, VA $43,260

Loretto, VA $43,446

Lottsburg, VA $42,919

Merry Point, VA $42,322

Milford, VA $43,084

Mollusk, VA $42,337

Montross, VA $43,543

Morattico, VA $42,557

Mount Holly, VA $43,398

Ninde, VA $44,634

Nuttsville, VA $42,515

Oldhams, VA $43,141

Ophelia, VA $42,597

Partlow, VA $43,366

Port Royal, VA $43,435

Rappahannock Academy, VA $43,444

Reedville, VA $42,565

Rhoadesville, VA $42,852

Rollins Fork, VA $43,818

Fulks Run, VA $41,573

Hinton, VA $41,535

Keezletown, VA $41,737

Lacey Spring, VA $41,758

Linville, VA $41,736

Luray, VA $41,870

Mc Gaheysville, VA $41,785

Mount Crawford, VA $41,787

Mount Jackson, VA $41,650

Mount Solon, VA $41,656

New Market, VA $41,746

Orkney Springs, VA $41,560

Penn Laird, VA $41,804

Quicksburg, VA $41,692

Pleasant Valley, VA $41,781

Shenandoah, VA $41,761

Singers Glen, VA $41,734

Stanley, VA $41,764

Timberville, VA $41,753

Charlottesville, VA $41,828

Afton, VA $41,365

Arrington, VA $40,542

Barboursville, VA $41,991

Batesville, VA $41,729

Covesville, VA $41,368

Crozet, VA $41,749

Dyke, VA $41,728

Ruby, VA $45,410

Daycare Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Daycare Teacher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (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 50% above the average. In contrast, Daycare Teacher positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Daycare Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Daycare Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$66,769	$32.0	50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$53,415	$26.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Daycare Teacher'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.

$39,751

Average $44,513/year

$49,189

$3,313

Average $3,709/month

$4,099

$764

Average $856/week

$946

$19

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,189	$4,099	$946	$24
Average	$44,513	$3,709	$856	$21
25th Percentile	$39,751	$3,313	$764	$19

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