According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average salary for a child care provider in the United States is $25,460 per year or $12.24 per hour. According to the BLS, the top ten percent of earners in the child care industry made more than $18 an hour. Certification as a child care provider may qualify you for jobs at the higher end of the pay scale. According to ZipRecruiter, child care professionals with a CDA Credential earn $19 per hour.