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Area Code:42340
Area Title:Savannah, GA
OEWS/SOC Code:39-9011
OEWS/SOC Title:Childcare Workers
GeoLevel: 1

What is the Geographic Level (GeoLevel)?

  • If the data used to calculate the wage estimate came from the actual MSA or BOS area the GeoLevel code will equal "1".
  • If there were no releasable estimates for the desired area then the wages area for the area indicated plus its contiguous areas. This is signified by a GeoLevel "2".
  • If there was no releasable estimates for the area, or for the area plus contiguous areas the wage is calculated from statewide data, indicated by a GeoLevel equaling "3".
  • Finally, if there is no releasable estimate for the state, the national average is used. This is indicated by GeoLevel "4".

Level 1 Wage:$10.00 hour - $20,800 year
Level 2 Wage:$11.07 hour - $23,026 year
Level 3 Wage:$12.14 hour - $25,251 year
Level 4 Wage:$13.21 hour - $27,477 year

Mean Wage (H-2B):$12.15 hour - $25,272 year



This wage applies to the following O*NET occupations:

39-9011.00 Childcare Workers
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
OFLC JobZone: 2
Education & Training Code: 6-High School diploma
39-9011.01 Nannies
Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.
OFLC JobZone: 2
Education & Training Code: 6-High School diploma
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The offered wage must be at, or above the federal or state or local minimum wage, whichever is higher. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr effective July 24, 2009.


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