How much does a childcare worker make in Tallahassee?
$29,840a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Tallahassee, FL metro area. That is $14.35 an hour or $2,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.35
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 227 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,340Median: $29,840Highest 10%: $36,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,340 | $13.14 | |
| 25th | $28,090 | $13.50 | |
| Median | $29,840 | $14.35 | |
| 75th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 90th | $36,330 | $17.47 |
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 |
| Lakeland, FL | $30,770 |
Related jobs in Tallahassee
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Salaries for every job in Tallahassee, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Tallahassee?
The median hourly pay in the Tallahassee, FL metro area is $14.35 ($29,840 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Tallahassee than the national average?
No: $29,840 against $34,980 nationally, 15% less.
How does Tallahassee compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $34,210, so Tallahassee pays 13% less.
Where does Tallahassee rank for childcare worker pay?
227 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,330 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.