How much does a substitute teacher make in Fayetteville?
$44,680a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $21.48 an hour or $3,723 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.48
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,480Median: $44,680Highest 10%: $45,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,480 | $13.69 | |
| 25th | $33,290 | $16.00 | |
| Median | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 75th | $45,040 | $21.65 | |
| 90th | $45,040 | $21.65 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,800 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,370 |
| Raleigh, NC | $35,510 |
| Durham, NC | $35,190 |
| Asheville, NC | $34,060 |
| Wilmington, NC | $33,780 |
| Hickory, NC | $33,220 |
| Charlotte, NC | $32,010 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $31,960 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $31,470 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $31,130 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $30,590 |
| Greenville, NC | $30,240 |
Related jobs in Fayetteville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $82,010 |
| Business Teacher | $79,660 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $77,210 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $72,090 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $59,440 |
| Special Education Teacher | $55,820 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $55,230 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 |
| Special Education Teacher | $53,100 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $49,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $21.48 ($44,680 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
Yes: $44,680 against $41,670 nationally, 7% more.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $33,780, so Fayetteville pays 32% more.
Where does Fayetteville rank for substitute teacher pay?
76 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,040 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.