$15.11
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$11.18
MEDIAN
$15.11
90%
$21.48
The average hourly pay for an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is $15.11
Hourly Rate
$11 - $21
Bonus
$400 - $3k
Total Pay
$24k - $60k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Early Childhood Educator (ECE)s?
What Do Early Childhood Educator (ECE)s Do?
Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Tasks
- Plan and lead educational activities and lessons like story time, making music, or crafts.
- Write reports on students for supervisors and document behavioral or learning concerns.
- Communicate with parents about programs, problems, lessons, and student progress.
- Maintain safe, clean facilities, and teach children rules of safe conduct.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
96.2%
Male
3.8%
This data is based on 53 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
64%
Dental
53%
Vision
47%
None