The median annual wage for Childcare Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $30,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,130.
Pay spans roughly $23,250 at the 10th percentile to $48,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.69 per hour. An estimated 1,460 people work as childcare workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $30,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.69 |
| 10th percentile | $23,250 |
| 90th percentile | $48,070 |
| Employment | 1,460 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.