How much does a helper make in North Carolina?
$38,480a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in North Carolina. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,500Median: $38,480Highest 10%: $51,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,500 | $13.70 | |
| 25th | $34,890 | $16.77 | |
| Median | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $43,740 | $21.03 | |
| 90th | $51,200 | $24.62 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Winston-Salem, NC | $39,520 |
| Greensboro, NC | $39,480 |
| Charlotte, NC | $38,920 |
| Raleigh, NC | $38,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 24. Florida | $39,500 |
| 25. Idaho | $39,240 |
| 26. Montana | $38,550 |
| 27. North Carolina | $38,480 |
| 28. Mississippi | $38,300 |
| 29. Connecticut | $37,990 |
| 30. South Carolina | $37,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.50 ($38,480 a year).
Do helpers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $38,480 against $42,670 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for helper pay?
North Carolina ranks 27 of 40 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays helpers the most?
Winston-Salem, NC, with a median of $39,520 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.