Childcare Worker Salary in Miami, FL
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The median childcare worker in the Miami area earns $34,750 a year ($16.71 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% above the Florida median ($34,210). Half of the 6,150 childcare workers there earn between $30,850 and $37,970.
Median $34,750
10th: $28,60090th: $44,400
| Annual pay | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,600 | $27,960 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $30,850 | $30,290 | $29,360 |
| Median | $34,750 | $34,210 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $37,970 | $37,110 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $44,400 | $44,730 | $46,010 |
| Average | $35,420 | $35,830 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 6,150 | 21,760 | 518,910 |
Miami, FL ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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Check my payChildcare worker pay in other cities
- Jacksonville, FL: $35,210
- Tampa, FL: $33,530
- Orlando, FL: $31,200
- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.