How much does a director make in North Carolina?
$63,280a year
Median yearly pay for directors in North Carolina. That is $30.42 an hour or $5,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.42
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,110Median: $63,280Highest 10%: $111,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,110 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| 75th | $90,990 | $43.75 | |
| 90th | $111,200 | $53.48 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $63,650 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for directors.
| 5. Colorado | $67,760 |
| 6. Iowa | $66,140 |
| 7. New Jersey | $65,730 |
| 8. North Carolina | $63,280 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $62,930 |
| 10. Nevada | $62,460 |
| 11. Tennessee | $61,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $30.42 ($63,280 a year).
Do directors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $63,280 against $52,100 nationally, 21% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for director pay?
North Carolina ranks 8 of 43 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays directors the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $63,650 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.