Childcare Workers Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $27,650 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.30
10th percentile $21,930
90th percentile $34,720
Employed locally 130
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,930
    25th
    $25,210
    50th (median)
    $27,650
    75th
    $33,840
    90th
    $34,720

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 33% Median Childcare Workers salary is 67% 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 Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,570
    Animal Caretakers$28,610
    Recreation Workers$26,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$37,330
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Pinehurst, NC is $13.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.56 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Pinehurst, NC is 13.7% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,930 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,210.