How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Charlotte?
$78,350a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $37.67 an hour or $6,529 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.67
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,370Median: $78,350Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,370 | $16.52 | |
| 25th | $51,140 | $24.59 | |
| Median | $78,350 | $37.67 | |
| 75th | $84,320 | $40.54 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.50 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Asheville, NC | $76,230 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $75,830 |
| Raleigh, NC | $75,210 |
| Greensboro, NC | $64,820 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,070 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physics Teacher | $108,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,900 |
| Economics Teacher | $96,790 |
| Architecture Teacher | $88,490 |
| Geography Teacher | $84,630 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $78,250 |
| Psychology Teacher | $78,210 |
| Political Science Teacher | $77,870 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $76,690 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $74,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $37.67 ($78,350 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $78,350 against $77,640 nationally, 1% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $74,240, so Charlotte pays 6% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
64 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,100 or more.
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.