Local Salary Data

Childcare Workers Salary in Seattle, WA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$32,500
10 filings
DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$32,500
vs National
+26.1%
National: $25,771
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$28,360
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$32,500
+26.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,771
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Childcare Workers in Seattle, WA earns $32,500 in nominal terms, which is 26.1% above the national average of $25,771. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $28,360 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Childcare Workers make in Seattle, WA?

The median Childcare Workers salary in Seattle, WA is $32,500 based on 10 DOL filings.

Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Childcare Workers?

A Childcare Workers in Seattle, WA earns 26.1% more than the national median of $25,771, or $28,360 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.