How much does a childcare worker make in Florida?
$34,210a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Florida. That is $16.45 an hour or $2,851 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.45
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,960Median: $34,210Highest 10%: $44,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,960 | $13.44 | |
| 25th | $30,290 | $14.56 | |
| Median | $34,210 | $16.45 | |
| 75th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 90th | $44,730 | $21.50 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $47,300 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $35,210 |
| Ocala, FL | $35,150 |
| Miami, FL | $34,750 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $34,730 |
| Naples, FL | $34,670 |
| Deltona, FL | $34,620 |
| Sebastian, FL | $34,300 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $33,930 |
| Tampa, FL | $33,530 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $33,460 |
| Crestview, FL | $32,570 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $32,310 |
| Panama City, FL | $32,150 |
| Pensacola, FL | $32,060 |
| Sebring, FL | $31,630 |
| Orlando, FL | $31,200 |
| Gainesville, FL | $30,870 |
| Lakeland, FL | $30,770 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $29,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 20. Montana | $35,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,100 |
| 22. Virginia | $34,330 |
| 23. Florida | $34,210 |
| 24. Delaware | $33,210 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $32,460 |
| 26. Utah | $31,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $16.45 ($34,210 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $34,210 against $34,980 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Florida rank for childcare worker pay?
Florida ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays childcare workers the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $47,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.