How much does a physics teacher make in North Carolina?
$87,370a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in North Carolina. That is $42.00 an hour or $7,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,890Median: $87,370Highest 10%: $143,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,890 | $26.39 | |
| 25th | $66,600 | $32.02 | |
| Median | $87,370 | $42.00 | |
| 75th | $131,300 | $63.12 | |
| 90th | $143,500 | $68.97 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $108,100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $105,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $98,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 34. Oklahoma | $91,580 |
| 35. Louisiana | $90,040 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $89,630 |
| 37. North Carolina | $87,370 |
| 38. South Dakota | $86,010 |
| 39. District of Columbia | $85,190 |
| 40. Alabama | $82,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $42.00 ($87,370 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $87,370 against $100,300 nationally, 13% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for physics teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 37 of 47 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays physics teachers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $108,100 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.