How much does a career/technical education teacher make in North Carolina?
$62,390a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in North Carolina. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.00
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,680Median: $62,390Highest 10%: $82,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 25th | $51,840 | $24.92 | |
| Median | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 75th | $74,820 | $35.97 | |
| 90th | $82,010 | $39.43 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, NC | $82,010 |
| Durham, NC | $66,290 |
| Raleigh, NC | $66,060 |
| Greenville, NC | $64,700 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $64,690 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $64,440 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $62,940 |
| Hickory, NC | $62,380 |
| Wilmington, NC | $62,060 |
| Asheville, NC | $61,470 |
| Greensboro, NC | $61,170 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,380 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $56,750 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $52,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 24. Illinois | $62,480 |
| 25. Vermont | $62,450 |
| 26. Delaware | $62,400 |
| 27. North Carolina | $62,390 |
| 28. Tennessee | $62,310 |
| 29. Iowa | $62,270 |
| 30. Maryland | $62,060 |
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 $30.00 ($62,390 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $62,390 against $63,820 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Fayetteville, NC, with a median of $82,010 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.