Childcare Workers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $31,810 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.30
10th percentile $27,850
90th percentile $45,790
Employed locally 6,620
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,850
    25th
    $29,590
    50th (median)
    $31,810
    75th
    $36,450
    90th
    $45,790

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Childcare Workers salary is 57% 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 Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,330
    Recreation Workers $34,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,620
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,510
    Animal Caretakers $33,130
    Concierges $32,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Miami, FL is $15.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.35 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Miami, FL is 0.7% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,850 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,590.