Childcare Workers
SOC Code: 39-9011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Childcare Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $31,533 | $41,371 | $51,230 | $61,069 |
| Ocala, FL | $28,766 | $37,877 | $46,987 | $56,098 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $37,565 | $42,245 | $46,904 | $51,584 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $39,250 | $42,910 | $46,550 | $50,211 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $36,109 | $40,082 | $44,034 | $48,006 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $32,885 | $37,586 | $42,286 | $46,987 |
| Boulder, CO | $34,819 | $38,834 | $42,848 | $46,862 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $35,838 | $39,270 | $42,682 | $46,114 |
| El Centro, CA | $33,467 | $37,586 | $41,683 | $45,802 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $27,352 | $33,446 | $39,520 | $45,614 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.4 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Education and Training | 3.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Psychology | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 38.5% |
| Associate's degree | 22.7% |
| Less than high school | 14.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 10.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.7% |
| Some college | 5.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Care for children in institutional setting, such as group homes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for people with disabilities.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
- Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
Technology Skills
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