How much does an education administrator make in North Carolina?
$98,880a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in North Carolina. That is $47.54 an hour or $8,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.54
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,200Median: $98,880Highest 10%: $135,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,200 | $24.13 | |
| 25th | $77,420 | $37.22 | |
| Median | $98,880 | $47.54 | |
| 75th | $119,800 | $57.60 | |
| 90th | $135,700 | $65.25 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $117,600 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $111,300 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $105,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $104,700 |
| Asheville, NC | $86,460 |
| Charlotte, NC | $84,790 |
| Durham, NC | $84,050 |
| Raleigh, NC | $83,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 13. Alaska | $102,000 |
| 14. North Dakota | $101,900 |
| 15. California | $99,650 |
| 16. North Carolina | $98,880 |
| 17. West Virginia | $98,450 |
| 18. South Carolina | $97,240 |
| 19. Georgia | $96,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $47.54 ($98,880 a year).
Do education administrators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $98,880 against $95,200 nationally, 4% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for education administrator pay?
North Carolina ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays education administrators the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $117,600 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.