Childcare Worker Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median childcare worker in the Raleigh area earns $28,680 a year ($13.79 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% below the North Carolina median ($29,140). Half of the 2,070 childcare workers there earn between $23,880 and $35,270.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,430 | $22,840 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $23,880 | $24,270 | $29,360 |
| Median | $28,680 | $29,140 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $35,270 | $35,480 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $42,870 | $40,990 | $46,010 |
| Average | $30,440 | $30,940 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 2,070 | 12,550 | 518,910 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- Charlotte, NC: $30,390
- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.