Childcare Workers Salary in North Carolina
Childcare Workers in North Carolina earn a median of $29,140 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,550
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,840; the top 10% earn over $40,990. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,710 median in North Carolina
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,180 median in North Carolina
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53,180 median in North Carolina
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,600 median in North Carolina
- Residential Advisors$39,130 median in North Carolina
- Nannies$29,140 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in North Carolina
How much do childcare workers make in North Carolina?
The median is $29,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,840 and the top 10% earn over $40,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.