Childcare Workers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $32,730 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.74
10th percentile $23,250
90th percentile $37,150
Employed locally 480
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,250
    25th
    $26,970
    50th (median)
    $32,730
    75th
    $36,690
    90th
    $37,150

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Childcare Workers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,540
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $35,920
    Grand Junction, CO $35,840
    Anchorage, AK $34,980
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,520

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers$28,870
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,040
    Recreation Workers$35,690
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,120
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,660
    Tour and Travel Guides$35,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Asheville, NC is $15.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.61 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Asheville, NC is 2.1% above the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Asheville?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,250 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,970.