How much does a career/technical education teacher make in North Carolina?
$58,600a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in North Carolina. That is $28.17 an hour or $4,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.17
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,850Median: $58,600Highest 10%: $69,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| Median | $58,600 | $28.17 | |
| 75th | $60,830 | $29.25 | |
| 90th | $69,590 | $33.46 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $77,940 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,140 |
| Raleigh, NC | $59,650 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,610 |
| Durham, NC | $57,390 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $56,260 |
| Wilmington, NC | $56,130 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $55,230 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $54,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 39. Alabama | $59,470 |
| 40. Missouri | $59,300 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $58,800 |
| 42. North Carolina | $58,600 |
| 43. Kansas | $58,300 |
| 44. Mississippi | $57,910 |
| 45. West Virginia | $57,760 |
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 $28.17 ($58,600 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $58,600 against $66,270 nationally, 12% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 42 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $77,940 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.