Childcare Workers Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $33,260 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.99
10th percentile $28,250
90th percentile $37,010
Employed locally 130
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,250
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $33,260
    75th
    $37,010
    90th
    $37,010

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Childcare Workers salary is 50% 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
    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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,940
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,410
    Animal Caretakers $29,220
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $47,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Punta Gorda, FL is $15.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.19 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 3.8% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,250 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.