Childcare Workers Salary in North Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in North Carolina
$28,480
National Median
$32,050
Employment
12,200
Entry Level (10th)
$21,860
Top Earners (90th)
$37,940
How North Carolina Compares
North Carolina pays $3,570 less than the national median for childcare workerss.
There are 2.49 childcare workers jobs per 1,000 workers in North Carolina (location quotient: 0.74).
Other States for Childcare Workers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $45,400 | 1,010 |
| Massachusetts | $39,290 | 12,370 |
| Colorado | $38,410 | 11,560 |
| California | $38,220 | 47,190 |
| Vermont | $37,830 | 1,120 |
| Washington | $37,800 | 4,300 |
| New York | $36,630 | 42,780 |
| Hawaii | $36,440 | 1,860 |
| Oregon | $36,250 | 4,230 |
| Connecticut | $35,290 | 9,630 |
| Maryland | $35,150 | 8,910 |
| Arizona | $35,140 | 6,190 |
| Alaska | $34,980 | 1,260 |
| Rhode Island | $34,920 | 2,390 |
| Maine | $34,720 | 4,110 |
| New Hampshire | $34,570 | 2,530 |
| New Jersey | $34,290 | 23,680 |
| New Mexico | $34,240 | 3,460 |
| Minnesota | $33,610 | 10,910 |
| Illinois | $32,860 | 22,540 |