How much does an educational make in North Carolina?
$57,630a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in North Carolina. That is $27.71 an hour or $4,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.71
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,400Median: $57,630Highest 10%: $74,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,400 | $19.42 | |
| 25th | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $57,630 | $27.71 | |
| 75th | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| 90th | $74,070 | $35.61 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $69,840 |
| Raleigh, NC | $63,080 |
| Charlotte, NC | $59,530 |
| Burlington, NC | $59,190 |
| Durham, NC | $58,460 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $57,580 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $57,160 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $57,000 |
| Greensboro, NC | $56,230 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $55,970 |
| Wilmington, NC | $55,890 |
| Hickory, NC | $55,870 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $55,790 |
| Asheville, NC | $55,700 |
| Greenville, NC | $54,480 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $52,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educationals.
| 42. Arizona | $58,250 |
| 43. Missouri | $58,040 |
| 44. Montana | $57,900 |
| 45. North Carolina | $57,630 |
| 46. Kansas | $56,590 |
| 47. Iowa | $56,540 |
| 48. West Virginia | $55,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $27.71 ($57,630 a year).
Do educationals make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $57,630 against $64,330 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for educational pay?
North Carolina ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays educationals the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $69,840 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.