Childcare Workers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $28,370 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.64
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $37,400
Employed locally 350
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,350
    50th (median)
    $28,370
    75th
    $31,260
    90th
    $37,400

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $40,880
    Animal Caretakers $29,110
    Recreation Workers $31,980
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Pensacola, FL is $13.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.47 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Pensacola, FL is 11.5% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,350.