How much does a geography teacher make in North Carolina?
$84,630a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in North Carolina. That is $40.69 an hour or $7,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.69
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,810Median: $84,630Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,810 | $25.39 | |
| 25th | $75,090 | $36.10 | |
| Median | $84,630 | $40.69 | |
| 75th | $105,500 | $50.73 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.64 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $84,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geography teachers.
| 14. Kentucky | $86,790 |
| 15. South Carolina | $85,810 |
| 16. Georgia | $85,420 |
| 17. North Carolina | $84,630 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $84,170 |
| 19. Missouri | $83,530 |
| 20. Indiana | $82,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $40.69 ($84,630 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $84,630 against $97,590 nationally, 13% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for geography teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 17 of 28 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays geography teachers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $84,630 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.