Childcare Workers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $27,960 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.44
10th percentile $21,990
90th percentile $36,550
Employed locally 360
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,990
    25th
    $24,160
    50th (median)
    $27,960
    75th
    $33,750
    90th
    $36,550

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 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 Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $31,200
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,160
    Animal Caretakers $28,380
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,690
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,050
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Fayetteville, NC is $13.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.35 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 12.8% below 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,990 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,160.