How much does a child make in Raleigh?
$62,700a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $30.14 an hour or $5,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.14
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,700Median: $62,700Highest 10%: $76,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| 25th | $51,210 | $24.62 | |
| Median | $62,700 | $30.14 | |
| 75th | $75,840 | $36.46 | |
| 90th | $76,950 | $37.00 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Jacksonville, NC | $66,520 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $63,320 |
| Wilmington, NC | $62,710 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Raleigh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,090 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $65,490 |
| Educational | $63,080 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $60,410 |
| Health Education Specialist | $59,810 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,600 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $59,380 |
| Clergy | $58,770 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $55,500 |
| Social Worker | $53,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Raleigh?
The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $30.14 ($62,700 a year).
Do childs make more in Raleigh than the national average?
Yes: $62,700 against $59,550 nationally, 5% more.
How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $59,610, so Raleigh pays 5% more.
Where does Raleigh rank for child pay?
83 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,950 or more.
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.