How much does an education administrator make in North Carolina?
$101,100a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in North Carolina. That is $48.59 an hour or $8,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.59
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,490Median: $101,100Highest 10%: $185,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,490 | $31.00 | |
| 25th | $79,810 | $38.37 | |
| Median | $101,100 | $48.59 | |
| 75th | $135,700 | $65.22 | |
| 90th | $185,100 | $89.01 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, NC | $111,500 |
| Raleigh, NC | $108,800 |
| Greensboro, NC | $105,200 |
| Wilmington, NC | $103,000 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $101,800 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $101,500 |
| Asheville, NC | $97,730 |
| Charlotte, NC | $93,720 |
| Hickory, NC | $84,050 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $79,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 31. Montana | $103,000 |
| 32. North Dakota | $101,600 |
| 33. Idaho | $101,200 |
| 34. North Carolina | $101,100 |
| 35. Tennessee | $100,900 |
| 36. Utah | $100,400 |
| 37. Alabama | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $48.59 ($101,100 a year).
Do education administrators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $101,100 against $104,600 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for education administrator pay?
North Carolina ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays education administrators the most?
Greenville, NC, with a median of $111,500 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.