How much does an education teacher make in North Carolina?
$70,050a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in North Carolina. That is $33.68 an hour or $5,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.68
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,030Median: $70,050Highest 10%: $105,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,030 | $19.73 | |
| 25th | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| Median | $70,050 | $33.68 | |
| 75th | $84,490 | $40.62 | |
| 90th | $105,800 | $50.88 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wilmington, NC | $106,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,970 |
| Greensboro, NC | $75,150 |
| Charlotte, NC | $69,750 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $66,560 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $66,160 |
| Asheville, NC | $62,790 |
| Raleigh, NC | $56,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 24. Oregon | $73,880 |
| 25. Tennessee | $72,390 |
| 26. Montana | $70,320 |
| 27. North Carolina | $70,050 |
| 28. Texas | $68,280 |
| 29. Colorado | $66,870 |
| 30. South Carolina | $66,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $33.68 ($70,050 a year).
Do education teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $70,050 against $75,350 nationally, 7% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for education teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays education teachers the most?
Wilmington, NC, with a median of $106,100 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.