How much does an area make in Durham?
$61,130a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $29.39 an hour or $5,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.39
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,720Median: $61,130Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| 25th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| Median | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| 75th | $84,000 | $40.38 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.71 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $81,790 |
| Charlotte, NC | $73,010 |
Related jobs in Durham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $125,500 |
| Atmospheric | $103,000 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $101,600 |
| Business Teacher | $79,390 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $79,030 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $74,980 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $66,290 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $64,140 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $62,560 |
| Social Work Teacher | $62,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Durham?
The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $29.39 ($61,130 a year).
Do areas make more in Durham than the national average?
No: $61,130 against $85,020 nationally, 28% less.
How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $66,470, so Durham pays 8% less.
Where does Durham rank for area pay?
39 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 or more.
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.