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How much does a childcare worker make in Jacksonville?

$29,310a year

Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Jacksonville, NC metro area. That is $14.09 an hour or $2,443 a month.

Hourly
$14.09
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
248 of 385
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,930Median: $29,310Highest 10%: $35,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,930$10.54
25th$26,160$12.58
Median$29,310$14.09
75th$32,760$15.75
90th$35,010$16.83

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for childcare workers.

Asheville, NC$32,150
Fayetteville, NC$32,150
Burlington, NC$31,030
Durham, NC$30,970
Charlotte, NC$30,390
Winston-Salem, NC$30,060
Virginia Beach, VA$29,790
Goldsboro, NC$29,590
Greensboro, NC$29,240
Wilmington, NC$29,040
Raleigh, NC$28,680
Hickory, NC$28,460
Rocky Mount, NC$28,130
Greenville, NC$28,110
Pinehurst, NC$27,740
Childcare Worker salary in North Carolina Childcare Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Jacksonville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$44,440
Hairdresser$39,990
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,330
Recreation Worker$33,700
Animal Caretaker$30,460
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,260
Salaries for every job in Jacksonville, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Jacksonville?

The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, NC metro area is $14.09 ($29,310 a year).

Do childcare workers make more in Jacksonville than the national average?

No: $29,310 against $34,980 nationally, 16% less.

How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $29,140, so Jacksonville pays 1% more.

Where does Jacksonville rank for childcare worker pay?

248 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Jacksonville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,010 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.