How much does a history teacher make in North Carolina?
$75,070a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in North Carolina. That is $36.09 an hour or $6,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.09
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,460Median: $75,070Highest 10%: $127,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $58,130 | $27.95 | |
| Median | $75,070 | $36.09 | |
| 75th | $89,640 | $43.10 | |
| 90th | $127,500 | $61.27 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $84,690 |
| Raleigh, NC | $78,640 |
| Charlotte, NC | $67,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 30. Iowa | $77,040 |
| 31. Montana | $75,770 |
| 32. Wyoming | $75,400 |
| 33. North Carolina | $75,070 |
| 34. Kansas | $74,920 |
| 35. South Carolina | $73,670 |
| 36. Tennessee | $72,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $36.09 ($75,070 a year).
Do history teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $75,070 against $83,820 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for history teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 45 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays history teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $84,690 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.