Career Outlook Guide
Child Care
Job Outlook
- Employment is projected to increase by 18% between 2006 and 2016.
- The number of new jobs is expected to rise, almost 248,000 over the projections decade.
- The proportion of children being cared for exclusively by parents or other relatives is likely to continue to decline, spurring demand for additional child care workers.
What They Earn
- Median earnings upwards of $18,300, annually.
- Average hourly salaries can range from $6.70 to 13.56, depending on location
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