Childcare Workers pay range in Ocala
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,590 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Ocala earn between $31,610 and $46,140.
- $28K10th
- $32K25th
- $35KMedian
- $46K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,010 | $3,584 | $20.68 |
| Median | $35,150 | $2,929 | $16.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,610 | $2,634 | $15.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,140 | $3,845 | $22.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Ocala vs. Florida and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Ocala earn 20% more than the Florida average ($35,830) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | $43,010 | $35,150 | $28,400 | $73,590 | 330 |
| Florida | $35,830 | $34,210 | $27,960 | $44,730 | 21,760 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Ocala
On the average salary of $43,010, a single filer in Ocala takes home about $36,739 a year, or $3,062 a month and $1,413 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Ocala a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Ocala area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2), so the average $43,010 buys what about $45,162 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Ocala ($43,990). A typical home costs $273,318, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Florida cities
Ocala ranks 2nd of 20 Florida metro areas for this job; Sarasota pays the most ($52,680).
- Sarasota$52,680
- Ocala$43,010
- Jacksonville$37,080
- Naples$36,130
- Punta Gorda$36,110
- Miami$35,420
- Palm Bay$34,910
- Port St. Lucie$34,230
- Crestview$34,160
- Deltona$34,090
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Ocala: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Ocala?
$20.68 an hour on average, and $16.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Ocala?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Ocala?
About $36,739 a year ($3,062 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,010. Florida has no state income tax.
Do childcare workers earn more in Ocala than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011; area Ocala, FL (36100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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