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Childcare Workers in The United States
(Niñeras y celadoras infantiles)
Childcare Workers -- Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 39-9011.00 |
Career Interests | SA |
Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
Job training required | (Short OJT) Short-term on-the-job training |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.24 (low growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 1,160,000 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 1,187,700 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 177,900 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $18,000 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $25,510 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $35,800 |
Career Cluster | Human Services (Servicios Humanos) |
Major Occupational Group | Personal Care and Service |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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