Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in North Carolina earn a median of $57,200 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,410
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480; the top 10% earn over $89,120. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$83,180 median in North Carolina
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$101,060 median in North Carolina
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$73,990 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$79,590 median in North Carolina
- Human Resources Managers$142,990 median in North Carolina
- Instructional Coordinators$63,340 median in North Carolina
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in North Carolina
How much do education and childcare administrators make in North Carolina?
The median is $57,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480 and the top 10% earn over $89,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 50 (−4% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.