Childcare Workers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $28,290 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $22,660
90th percentile $40,360
Employed locally 2,090
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,660
    25th
    $23,060
    50th (median)
    $28,290
    75th
    $34,640
    90th
    $40,360

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 29% Median Childcare Workers salary is 71% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,060
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,030
    Animal Caretakers$29,830
    Recreation Workers$28,850
    Skincare Specialists$46,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Raleigh, NC is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.61 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Raleigh, NC is 11.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,660 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,060.