DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,760 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 520,180 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Childcare Workers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Childrens Angel Childcare LLC | $29,120 | 5 | -9.1% |
| 2 | ANGELA'S DAY CARE | $21,112 | 5 | -34.1% |
| 3 | ROBYN K. GANTT | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $32,500 | +26.1% | 10 | 10 |
| New York, NE | $28,829 | +11.9% | 25 | 25 |
| BROOKLYN, NE | $28,808 | +11.8% | 12 | 12 |
| Westport, CO | $27,040 | +4.9% | 11 | 11 |
| New York, NY | $26,957 | +4.6% | 15 | 15 |
| Chicago, IL | $25,366 | -1.6% | 18 | 16 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $31,200 | -17.5% | 26 |
| District of Columbia | $30,625 | -32.5% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $29,515 | -24.9% | 72 |
| North Dakota | $28,847 | -5.1% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $28,787 | -0.3% | 116 |
| California | $27,300 | -28.6% | 98 |
| Colorado | $27,040 | -29.6% | 63 |
| New York | $26,957 | -26.4% | 28 |
| Maryland | $25,428 | -27.7% | 16 |
| Oregon | $25,000 | -31% | 1 |
| New Hampshire | $24,440 | -29.3% | 1 |
| Virginia | $24,278 | -19.5% | 14 |
| Minnesota | $24,128 | -28.2% | 1 |
| Illinois | $24,107 | -26.6% | 59 |
| North Carolina | $23,858 | -16.2% | 2 |
| Kansas | $23,650 | -17.9% | 2 |
| Tennessee | $23,400 | -19.4% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $23,358 | -33.8% | 3 |
| Ohio | $22,419 | -20.6% | 12 |
| Michigan | $21,840 | -25.4% | 7 |
| Indiana | $21,809 | -25.7% | 4 |
| Florida | $21,736 | -29.6% | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $21,278 | -18.8% | 1 |
| New Jersey | $20,873 | -39.1% | 14 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,582 | -27.4% | 4 |
| Texas | $20,072 | -29.6% | 8 |
| Wisconsin | $20,031 | -32.5% | 2 |
| Georgia | $19,989 | -28.5% | 2 |
| Alabama | $19,500 | -13% | 2 |
| Utah | $19,344 | -37.3% | 4 |
| South Carolina | $19,094 | -32.9% | 1 |
| Iowa | $19,074 | -31.7% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Childcare Workers positions, 1% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 97% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ANGELA'S DAY CARE | High School | $21,112 |
| ROBYN K. GANTT | Not specified | N/A |
| Childrens Angel Childcare LLC | High School | $29,120 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Childcare Workers is Health Care and Social Assistance at $28,269. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Other Services at $27,037.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,760 DOL filings, the median salary for a Childcare Workers is $25,771, ranging from $21,736 to $29,411.
The 90th percentile salary is $44,560 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Seattle, WA offers the highest median at $32,500.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Childcare Workers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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