Childcare Worker Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median childcare worker in the Tampa area earns $33,530 a year ($16.12 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% below the Florida median ($34,210). Half of the 3,420 childcare workers there earn between $30,000 and $36,430.
Median $33,530
10th: $29,44090th: $39,650
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,440 | $27,960 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $30,000 | $30,290 | $29,360 |
| Median | $33,530 | $34,210 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $36,430 | $37,110 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $39,650 | $44,730 | $46,010 |
| Average | $34,070 | $35,830 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 3,420 | 21,760 | 518,910 |
Tampa, FL ranks 26th 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
- Miami, FL: $34,750
- 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.