How much does a personal care and service worker make in North Carolina?
$33,290a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in North Carolina. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,660Median: $33,290Highest 10%: $46,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,660 | $11.38 | |
| 25th | $29,770 | $14.31 | |
| Median | $33,290 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 90th | $46,920 | $22.56 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Winston-Salem, NC | $38,480 |
| Charlotte, NC | $37,500 |
| Asheville, NC | $32,420 |
| Raleigh, NC | $32,150 |
| Greensboro, NC | $29,770 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $27,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 27. Hawaii | $34,180 |
| 28. Virginia | $33,910 |
| 29. West Virginia | $33,320 |
| 30. North Carolina | $33,290 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $33,280 |
| 32. Louisiana | $33,060 |
| 33. Michigan | $32,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $16.00 ($33,290 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $33,290 against $41,600 nationally, 20% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for personal care and service worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 30 of 46 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays personal care and service workers the most?
Winston-Salem, NC, with a median of $38,480 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.