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How much does a childcare worker make in Orlando?

$31,200a year

Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.

Hourly
$15.00
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
170 of 385
Jobs in the area
3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,180Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $36,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,180$13.07
25th$27,860$13.39
Median$31,200$15.00
75th$36,990$17.78
90th$36,990$17.78

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
Gainesville, FL$30,870
Lakeland, FL$30,770
Tallahassee, FL$29,840
Childcare Worker salary in Florida Childcare Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Orlando

Same field, median yearly pay.

Makeup Artist$108,500
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$51,780
Mortician$50,530
Tour and Travel Guide$49,540
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,510
Costume Attendant$43,780
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$43,750
Residential Advisor$42,070
Skincare Specialist$40,690
Personal Care and Service Worker$39,930
Salaries for every job in Orlando, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Orlando?

The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).

Do childcare workers make more in Orlando than the national average?

No: $31,200 against $34,980 nationally, 11% less.

How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $34,210, so Orlando pays 9% less.

Where does Orlando rank for childcare worker pay?

170 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Orlando?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,990 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.