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Childcare Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$32,830

Mean: $34,560

~$25,607 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$15.78

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$1,160
State Income Tax-$446
Social Security-$2,035
Medicare-$476
Effective Tax Rate12.5%

Monthly Take-Home

$2,393

Annual Take-Home

$28,713

Monthly Budget in Tucson

Housing / Rent$1,35056%
Food & Groceries$40017%
Transportation$35015%
Utilities$1808%
Healthcare$25010%
Monthly Shortfall-$137-6%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$32,830(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$31,740

Median

$32,830

75th %

$35,570

Median is in the 28th percentile of the typical range

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About Childcare Workers salaries in Tucson, AZ

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for childcare workers in Tucson, AZ is $32,830. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $31,740 (25th percentile) to $35,570 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $15.78 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a childcare workers in Tucson?

The median salary is $32,830 per year. The mean (average) salary is $34,560.

How much does a childcare workers make per hour in Tucson?

The estimated hourly rate is $15.78 per hour.

What is the salary range for childcare workers in Tucson?

Salaries typically range from $31,740 (25th percentile) to $35,570 (75th percentile).