Childcare Workers pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,790 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Asheville earn between $28,120 and $38,410.
- $26K10th
- $28K25th
- $32KMedian
- $38K75th
- $41K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,450 | $2,788 | $16.08 |
| Median | $32,150 | $2,679 | $15.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,120 | $2,343 | $13.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,410 | $3,201 | $18.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Asheville earn 8% more than the North Carolina average ($30,940) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $33,450 | $32,150 | $25,550 | $40,790 | 520 |
| North Carolina | $30,940 | $29,140 | $22,840 | $40,990 | 12,550 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Asheville
On the average salary of $33,450, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $28,231 a year, or $2,353 a month and $1,086 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $33,450 buys what about $34,661 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 12.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 1st of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Asheville$33,450
- Charlotte$33,280
- Durham$32,870
- Fayetteville$31,940
- Greensboro$31,050
- Winston-Salem$31,040
- Burlington$30,930
- Hickory$30,870
- Wilmington$30,660
- Raleigh$30,440
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Asheville: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Asheville?
$16.08 an hour on average, and $15.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Asheville?
About $28,231 a year ($2,353 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,450.
Do childcare workers earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011; area Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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