Childcare Workers Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $29,420 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.15
10th percentile $25,390
90th percentile $37,130
Employed locally 2,540
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,390
    25th
    $27,250
    50th (median)
    $29,420
    75th
    $32,730
    90th
    $37,130

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Childcare Workers salary is 61% 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 Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,150
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,050
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39,960
    Animal Caretakers$30,080
    Recreation Workers$33,790
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Orlando, FL is $14.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.78 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Orlando, FL is 8.2% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,390 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,250.