How much does an economics teacher make in Charlotte?
$96,790a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $46.53 an hour or $8,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.53
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,860Median: $96,790Highest 10%: $180,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| 25th | $62,820 | $30.20 | |
| Median | $96,790 | $46.53 | |
| 75th | $151,200 | $72.67 | |
| 90th | $180,700 | $86.88 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| Raleigh, NC | $137,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $129,500 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physics Teacher | $108,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,900 |
| Architecture Teacher | $88,490 |
| Geography Teacher | $84,630 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,350 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $78,250 |
| Psychology Teacher | $78,210 |
| Political Science Teacher | $77,870 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $76,690 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $74,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $46.53 ($96,790 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $96,790 against $123,900 nationally, 22% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $114,200, so Charlotte pays 15% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for economics teacher pay?
51 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,700 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.