How much does a childcare worker make in Lakeland?
$30,770a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area. That is $14.79 an hour or $2,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.79
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 185 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,250Median: $30,770Highest 10%: $36,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| 25th | $29,710 | $14.28 | |
| Median | $30,770 | $14.79 | |
| 75th | $34,890 | $16.77 | |
| 90th | $36,260 | $17.43 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| 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 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $29,840 |
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Salaries for every job in Lakeland, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Lakeland?
The median hourly pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area is $14.79 ($30,770 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Lakeland than the national average?
No: $30,770 against $34,980 nationally, 12% less.
How does Lakeland compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $34,210, so Lakeland pays 10% less.
Where does Lakeland rank for childcare worker pay?
185 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Lakeland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,260 or more.
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.