How much does an adult basic education make in North Carolina?
$51,810a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in North Carolina. That is $24.91 an hour or $4,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.91
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,440Median: $51,810Highest 10%: $72,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,440 | $19.44 | |
| 25th | $46,090 | $22.16 | |
| Median | $51,810 | $24.91 | |
| 75th | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| 90th | $72,130 | $34.68 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $83,500 |
| Raleigh, NC | $63,240 |
| Durham, NC | $58,540 |
| Charlotte, NC | $57,510 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $55,020 |
| Greensboro, NC | $53,930 |
| Asheville, NC | $51,330 |
| Hickory, NC | $51,290 |
| Greenville, NC | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $49,140 |
| Burlington, NC | $48,750 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $47,690 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $45,380 |
| Wilmington, NC | $41,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 30. Wyoming | $52,060 |
| 31. Kansas | $52,030 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $51,840 |
| 33. North Carolina | $51,810 |
| 34. Missouri | $51,770 |
| 35. Colorado | $51,170 |
| 36. Idaho | $50,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.91 ($51,810 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $51,810 against $61,540 nationally, 16% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for adult basic education pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays adult basic educations the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $83,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.