How much does a childcare worker make in North Carolina?
$29,140a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in North Carolina. That is $14.01 an hour or $2,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.01
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,840Median: $29,140Highest 10%: $40,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,840 | $10.98 | |
| 25th | $24,270 | $11.67 | |
| Median | $29,140 | $14.01 | |
| 75th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 90th | $40,990 | $19.71 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $29,310 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 36. Tennessee | $29,660 |
| 37. South Carolina | $29,650 |
| 38. Kansas | $29,240 |
| 39. North Carolina | $29,140 |
| 40. Kentucky | $28,920 |
| 41. Texas | $28,570 |
| 42. Arkansas | $28,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $14.01 ($29,140 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $29,140 against $34,980 nationally, 17% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for childcare worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays childcare workers the most?
Asheville, NC, with a median of $32,150 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.