Childcare worker salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for childcare workers and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $35,092 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $41,680 | $35,092 | $2,924 | 4,340 |
| California | $40,020 | $33,174 | $2,764 | 52,780 |
| Massachusetts | $40,900 | $33,130 | $2,761 | 13,140 |
| New Hampshire | $37,080 | $31,974 | $2,664 | 2,820 |
| Alaska | $36,200 | $31,267 | $2,606 | 1,340 |
| New York | $37,590 | $30,724 | $2,560 | 44,020 |
| New Jersey | $36,390 | $30,497 | $2,541 | 25,070 |
| Florida | $34,210 | $29,668 | $2,472 | 21,760 |
| Illinois | $35,830 | $29,341 | $2,445 | 23,900 |
| Virginia | $34,330 | $28,604 | $2,384 | 13,930 |
| Nevada | $29,740 | $26,076 | $2,173 | 3,740 |
| Tennessee | $29,660 | $26,012 | $2,168 | 13,650 |
| Michigan | $30,970 | $25,999 | $2,167 | 14,010 |
| Ohio | $29,680 | $25,522 | $2,127 | 11,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,140 | $25,472 | $2,123 | 13,000 |
| Texas | $28,570 | $25,136 | $2,095 | 34,160 |
| North Carolina | $29,140 | $24,918 | $2,076 | 12,550 |
| Wyoming | $28,250 | $24,874 | $2,073 | 1,110 |
| South Dakota | $27,940 | $24,619 | $2,052 | 2,370 |
| Georgia | $28,020 | $24,035 | $2,003 | 21,040 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.