Childcare Workers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $28,160 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.54
10th percentile $21,480
90th percentile $35,790
Employed locally 840
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,480
    25th
    $23,430
    50th (median)
    $28,160
    75th
    $33,480
    90th
    $35,790

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Childcare Workers salary is 55% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,760
    Animal Caretakers $28,760
    Recreation Workers $30,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,330
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $27,300
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Greensboro, NC is $13.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.82 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Greensboro, NC is 12.1% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,480 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,430.