Childcare Workers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #37 of 51 · NC
11.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,940 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $29,140
Employment 12,550
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,840P25 $24,270 Median $29,140P75 $35,480P90 $40,990
About 80% of childcare workerss in North Carolina earn between $22,840 and $40,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in North Carolina is $30,940, about 11.7% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $32,150 | $33,450 | 520 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $32,150 | $31,940 | 430 |
| Burlington, NC | $31,030 | $30,930 | 170 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $30,970 | $32,870 | 800 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $30,390 | $33,280 | 3,790 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $30,060 | $31,040 | 820 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $29,900 | $31,340 | 690 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $29,590 | $29,910 | 130 |