Childcare Workers Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $44,990 +40.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $27,670
90th percentile $70,980
Employed locally 440
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,670
    25th
    $29,180
    50th (median)
    $44,990
    75th
    $61,580
    90th
    $70,980

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Childcare Workers salary is 23% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810
    Boulder, CO $42,730

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    Flagstaff, AZ $37,910
    Punta Gorda, FL $33,260
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $31,910
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $31,840
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $31,810

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $30,890
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,780
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,660
    Recreation Workers $30,980
    Animal Trainers $42,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Ocala, FL is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.38 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Ocala, FL is 40.4% above 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,670 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,180.