Childcare Workers pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $34,170 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Florence earn between $23,330 and $29,920.
- $20K10th
- $23K25th
- $28KMedian
- $30K75th
- $34K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,000 | $2,250 | $12.98 |
| Median | $27,780 | $2,315 | $13.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,330 | $1,944 | $11.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,920 | $2,493 | $14.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Florence earn 12% less than the South Carolina average ($30,600) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $27,000 | $27,780 | $19,920 | $34,170 | 410 |
| South Carolina | $30,600 | $29,650 | $22,020 | $37,720 | 10,660 |
| 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 Florence
On the average salary of $27,000, a single filer in Florence takes home about $23,606 a year, or $1,967 a month and $908 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $27,000 buys what about $31,115 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 8th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($33,350).
- Charleston$33,350
- Hilton Head Island$31,220
- Spartanburg$30,280
- Columbia$30,150
- Myrtle Beach$29,820
- Greenville$28,590
- Sumter$27,860
- Florence$27,000
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 Florence: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Florence?
$12.98 an hour on average, and $13.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Florence?
About $23,606 a year ($1,967 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $27,000.
Do childcare workers earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less 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 Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.9%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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