How much does a career/technical education teacher make in North Carolina?
$52,270a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in North Carolina. That is $25.13 an hour or $4,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.13
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,030Median: $52,270Highest 10%: $68,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| Median | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| 75th | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| 90th | $68,840 | $33.10 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $79,020 |
| Durham, NC | $57,650 |
| Charlotte, NC | $57,100 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,680 |
| Raleigh, NC | $50,420 |
| Greensboro, NC | $46,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 30. Indiana | $54,960 |
| 31. Oklahoma | $54,090 |
| 32. Missouri | $52,630 |
| 33. North Carolina | $52,270 |
| 34. North Dakota | $46,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $25.13 ($52,270 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $52,270 against $65,030 nationally, 20% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 34 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $79,020 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.