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How much does a child make in Wilmington?

$62,710a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $30.15 an hour or $5,226 a month.

Hourly
$30.15
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
82 of 390
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,100Median: $62,710Highest 10%: $84,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,100$20.72
25th$50,700$24.38
Median$62,710$30.15
75th$75,510$36.30
90th$84,370$40.56

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for childs.

Jacksonville, NC$66,520
Fayetteville, NC$63,320
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
Child salary in North Carolina Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Healthcare Social Worker$61,290
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$59,480
Health Education Specialist$56,350
Educational$55,890
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$54,990
Community and Social Service Specialist$54,620
Substance Abuse$48,970
Social and Human Service Assistant$48,280
Rehabilitation Counselor$45,660
Community Health Worker$42,510
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child make an hour in Wilmington?

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $30.15 ($62,710 a year).

Do childs make more in Wilmington than the national average?

Yes: $62,710 against $59,550 nationally, 5% more.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $59,610, so Wilmington pays 5% more.

Where does Wilmington rank for child pay?

82 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a child make starting out in Wilmington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,370 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.