How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in North Carolina?
$80,400a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in North Carolina. That is $38.65 an hour or $6,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.65
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,770Median: $80,400Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| 25th | $74,000 | $35.58 | |
| Median | $80,400 | $38.65 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.18 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.18 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wilmington, NC | $110,600 |
| Durham, NC | $101,600 |
| Greenville, NC | $98,380 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $95,020 |
| Asheville, NC | $82,280 |
| Greensboro, NC | $81,170 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,990 |
| Charlotte, NC | $78,250 |
| Raleigh, NC | $74,000 |
| Hickory, NC | $68,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 19. Washington | $81,630 |
| 20. Minnesota | $81,280 |
| 21. North Dakota | $80,710 |
| 22. North Carolina | $80,400 |
| 23. Tennessee | $80,050 |
| 24. Louisiana | $79,960 |
| 25. Alabama | $79,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $38.65 ($80,400 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $80,400 against $80,250 nationally, 0% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Wilmington, NC, with a median of $110,600 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.