Childcare Workers Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $29,930 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.39
10th percentile $25,160
90th percentile $38,870
Employed locally 200
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,160
    25th
    $25,160
    50th (median)
    $29,930
    75th
    $32,170
    90th
    $38,870

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Childcare Workers salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    Flagstaff, AZ $37,910
    Punta Gorda, FL $33,260
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $31,910
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $31,840

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,340
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,010
    Animal Caretakers $30,490
    Recreation Workers $31,930
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,510
    Baggage Porters and Bellhops $29,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Crestview?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Crestview, FL is $14.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.32 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Crestview, FL is 6.6% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Crestview?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,160 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,160.