Childcare Workers Salary in Sebastian, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL

Median annual salary $29,060 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.97
10th percentile $26,710
90th percentile $37,890
Employed locally 80
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,710
    25th
    $27,570
    50th (median)
    $29,060
    75th
    $33,750
    90th
    $37,890

    Sebastian economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Childcare Workers salary is 59% 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 Sebastian, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,210
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,170
    Animal Caretakers $29,120
    Recreation Workers $30,800
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,650
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $37,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Sebastian?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Sebastian, FL is $13.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.79 or more per hour.

    Is Sebastian above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Sebastian, FL is 9.3% 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 Sebastian?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,710 per year in Sebastian, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,570.