Childcare workers in Missouri earned a median of $30,790 a year in , 12% below the U.S. median, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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, and experienced with infants. If you enjoy nurturing young children and can commit to occasional babysitting , we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $15.50 an hour
. Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs, etc.) Works
Pay: $15.50 an hour
. Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs, etc.) Works
Pay: $15.50 an hour
. Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs, etc.) Works
Pay: $15 an hour
and are reliable. Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs
Pay: $15.50 an hour
. Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs, etc.) Works
Pay: $15.50 an hour
and are reliable. Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs
Pay: $15.50 an hour
school diploma/GED required in KS) Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying
Pay: $15.50 an hour
is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs, etc.) Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities
such as daycare centers, preschools, babysitting or nannying roles. Demonstrated knowledge of childhood development principles
| Occupation | Median pay, Missouri | U.S. median | Typical range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare workers | $30,79012% below the U.S. median | $34,980 | $28,600–$41,600 | 12,430 |
Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one. Jobs counts wage and salary jobs, not people, and leaves out the self-employed.
Median annual pay for childcare workers, May 2025
Babysitting and childcare jobs involve caring for children in private homes and childcare settings. Duties often include supervising play, preparing meals and keeping children safe. Requirements vary by employer and state and may include a background check or first-aid training.
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Missouri was $30,790 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 12% below the U.S. median of $34,980 (May 2025).
Missouri ranks 27th of 50 states with published figures for median annual pay of childcare workers (May 2025).
Most earn between $28,600 and $41,600 a year: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one (May 2025).
