How much does a child make in North Carolina?
$59,610a year
Median yearly pay for childs in North Carolina. That is $28.66 an hour or $4,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.66
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,870Median: $59,610Highest 10%: $76,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,870 | $20.61 | |
| 25th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| 75th | $68,120 | $32.75 | |
| 90th | $76,950 | $37.00 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jacksonville, NC | $66,520 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $63,320 |
| Wilmington, NC | $62,710 |
| Raleigh, NC | $62,700 |
| Durham, NC | $62,370 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,360 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,950 |
| Hickory, NC | $59,840 |
| Greensboro, NC | $59,780 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,680 |
| Greenville, NC | $59,110 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $58,930 |
| Burlington, NC | $56,480 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $55,030 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $54,780 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $49,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 20. Virginia | $61,330 |
| 21. Nevada | $61,080 |
| 22. Idaho | $59,840 |
| 23. North Carolina | $59,610 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $59,280 |
| 25. Michigan | $59,270 |
| 26. Kentucky | $59,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $28.66 ($59,610 a year).
Do childs make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $59,610 against $59,550 nationally, 0% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for child pay?
North Carolina ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays childs the most?
Jacksonville, NC, with a median of $66,520 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.