Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Childcare Worker jobs in Tampa, 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 Tampa, FL is $16.12/hour ($33,530/year), with a typical range of $30,000 to $36,430 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. 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 Tampa, FL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Tampa 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). Full Childcare Worker salary guide →

What is a Childcare Worker salary in Tampa?

The median childcare worker salary in Tampa, 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 Tampa metro area.

Childcare Worker pay bands in Tampa 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.

Senior Childcare Worker

Typical senior band in Tampa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tampa, FL
Typical pay range
$29,003–$36,883
Common on
iCIMS

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 Tampa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tampa, FL
Typical pay range
$28,500–$41,107
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 Tampa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tampa, FL
Typical pay range
$29,003–$38,090
Common on
Ashby

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

Lead Childcare Worker

Typical lead band in Tampa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tampa, FL
Typical pay range
$27,494–$39,900
Common on
iCIMS

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 Tampa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tampa, FL
Typical pay range
$27,494–$38,693
Common on
iCIMS

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

Childcare Worker Career Ladder — Tampa Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Tampa’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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa post Childcare Worker jobs

Employers in the Tampa 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 Tampa, FL — Common Questions

How much does a Childcare Worker earn in Tampa, FL?
Median $16.12/hour ($33,530/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $30,000–$36,430. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Tampa?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,420 Childcare Worker roles employed in the Tampa metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Tampa 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?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Childcare Worker openings in Tampa and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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