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Childcare Workers in Louisiana
Get the information you need to know about working as a Childcare Worker.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Childcare Workers in Louisiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Childcare Workers in Louisiana is growing slower than average.
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Childcare Workers in Louisiana earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Childcare Workers Work in Louisiana?
In 2018, there were 8,840 Childcare Workers working in the state.
There were 8,420 Childcare Workers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 420 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
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The typical state has 7,890 Childcare Workers working in it, which means Louisiana has more Childcare Workers than average.
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Job Projections for Louisiana
Jobs for Childcare Workers in this state are growing at a rate of 2.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.9%.
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Louisiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 1,820 annual job openings, and 12,640 total jobs in 2026 for Childcare Workers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 189,100 annual jobs and 1,300,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Childcare Workers Make in Louisiana?
In 2018 wages for Childcare Workers ranged from $16,380 to $24,950 with $18,790 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $7.87 to $12. The median hourly rate was $9.03.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $8.95 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.08.
The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Louisiana Metros for Childcare Workers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Childcare Workers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 2,010 | $18,750 |
Baton Rouge, LA | 1,860 | $19,030 |
Lafayette, LA | 1,160 | $18,590 |
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | 680 | $19,580 |
Hammond, LA | 510 | $19,240 |
Alexandria, LA | 480 | $19,030 |
Monroe, LA | 320 | $18,740 |
Houma-Thibodaux, LA | 310 | $19,480 |
Lake Charles, LA | 280 | $18,350 |
Top States for Childcare Workers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Childcare Workers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 60,460 | $26,360 |
New York | 47,260 | $26,780 |
Texas | 46,890 | $20,070 |
Florida | 30,070 | $21,870 |
Pennsylvania | 25,370 | $21,270 |
North Carolina | 18,830 | $21,540 |
Ohio | 18,630 | $20,820 |
New Jersey | 18,490 | $24,470 |
Michigan | 17,510 | $22,150 |
Illinois | 17,440 | $22,380 |
Georgia | 14,790 | $19,660 |
Virginia | 14,410 | $22,210 |
Massachusetts | 13,300 | $27,680 |
Missouri | 12,930 | $21,550 |
Minnesota | 11,830 | $24,150 |
Kentucky | 11,340 | $19,840 |
Arizona | 10,450 | $23,930 |
Tennessee | 9,660 | $19,760 |
Connecticut | 9,490 | $25,720 |
Nebraska | 9,090 | $22,510 |
Below are the states where Childcare Workers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $30,880 |
Massachusetts | $27,680 |
Vermont | $27,600 |
Washington | $27,270 |
Alaska | $26,930 |
Colorado | $26,880 |
New York | $26,780 |
California | $26,360 |
Connecticut | $25,720 |
Rhode Island | $25,280 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jsonin under License
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