Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Childcare Worker jobs in St. Petersburg, FL

3,420 childcare workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.12/hour ($33,530/year) median · 4% below the national median.

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The median childcare worker salary in St. Petersburg, FL is $16.12/hour ($33,530/year), with a typical range of $30,000 to $36,430 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$16.12/hour ($33,530/year)BLS
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Childcare Worker pay in St. Petersburg, FL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the St. Petersburg metro. Half of Childcare Workers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $30,000 $33,530 $36,430
25th$30,000 Median$33,530 75th$36,430 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker). St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Childcare Worker salary guide →

What is a Childcare Worker salary in St. Petersburg?

The median childcare worker salary in St. Petersburg, FL is $16.12/hour ($33,530/year), with a typical range of $30,000 to $36,430 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,420 childcare workers employed in the St. Petersburg metro area. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Childcare Worker pay bands in St. Petersburg by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Childcare Worker

Typical mid level band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$28,500–$38,090
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Childcare Worker

Typical staff band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$31,015–$38,693
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Childcare Worker

Typical entry level band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$29,003–$39,900
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Childcare Worker

Typical mid level band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$29,506–$39,297
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Childcare Worker

Typical senior band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$31,015–$41,107
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Childcare Worker Career Ladder — St. Petersburg Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to St. Petersburg’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Childcare Worker0–2 yrs$24,141
  2. Mid Childcare Worker2–5 yrs$31,853
  3. Senior Childcare Worker5–8 yrs$40,236
  4. Staff Childcare Worker8–12 yrs$48,618
  5. Lead Childcare Worker12+ yrs$57,001

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 39-9011, Childcare Worker).

Employers in the Childcare Worker hiring market in St. Petersburg

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in St. Petersburg post Childcare Worker jobs

Employers in the St. Petersburg metro typically post Childcare Worker roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Childcare Worker in St. Petersburg, FL — Common Questions

How much does a Childcare Worker earn in St. Petersburg, FL?
Median $16.12/hour ($33,530/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $30,000–$36,430. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in St. Petersburg?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,420 Childcare Worker roles employed in the St. Petersburg metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do St. Petersburg employers use for Childcare Worker?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Childcare Worker jobs for me?
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