How much does a postsecondary teacher make in North Carolina?
$74,240a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in North Carolina. That is $35.69 an hour or $6,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.69
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $74,240Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $56,630 | $27.23 | |
| Median | $74,240 | $35.69 | |
| 75th | $86,230 | $41.46 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.43 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $78,350 |
| Asheville, NC | $76,230 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $75,830 |
| Raleigh, NC | $75,210 |
| Greensboro, NC | $64,820 |
| Burlington, NC | $61,980 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 21. Indiana | $76,390 |
| 22. Kansas | $75,790 |
| 23. Ohio | $75,680 |
| 24. North Carolina | $74,240 |
| 25. Idaho | $74,180 |
| 26. Oregon | $72,440 |
| 27. Iowa | $71,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $35.69 ($74,240 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $74,240 against $77,640 nationally, 4% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 24 of 48 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $78,350 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.