How much does an education administrator make in North Carolina?
$83,180a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in North Carolina. That is $39.99 an hour or $6,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.99
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,240Median: $83,180Highest 10%: $121,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,240 | $30.40 | |
| 25th | $75,460 | $36.28 | |
| Median | $83,180 | $39.99 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.16 | |
| 90th | $121,400 | $58.36 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $104,100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $98,680 |
| Greensboro, NC | $95,130 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $90,260 |
| Durham, NC | $89,750 |
| Charlotte, NC | $89,170 |
| Greenville, NC | $87,960 |
| Wilmington, NC | $82,930 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $81,820 |
| Hickory, NC | $81,750 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $80,030 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $79,940 |
| Asheville, NC | $79,770 |
| Burlington, NC | $78,530 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $78,260 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $74,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 46. Oklahoma | $86,630 |
| 47. Arkansas | $86,330 |
| 48. Louisiana | $83,360 |
| 49. North Carolina | $83,180 |
| 50. Mississippi | $82,800 |
| 51. West Virginia | $80,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $39.99 ($83,180 a year).
Do education administrators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $83,180 against $105,900 nationally, 21% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for education administrator pay?
North Carolina ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays education administrators the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $104,100 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.