Childcare Worker Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Florida
$34,210
$16.45 an hour
10th percentile
$27,960
90th percentile
$44,730
Jobs (wage & salary)
21,760
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Florida was $34,210 in May 2025, $770 (2%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $30,290 (25th percentile) and $37,110 (75th percentile).
Florida ranks 23 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,960 | $13.44 |
| 25th | $30,290 | $14.56 |
| 50th (median) | $34,210 | $16.45 |
| 75th | $37,110 | $17.84 |
| 90th | $44,730 | $21.51 |
| Mean (average) | $35,830 | $17.23 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Florida, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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