How much does a substitute teacher make in North Carolina?
$33,780a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in North Carolina. That is $16.24 an hour or $2,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.24
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,390Median: $33,780Highest 10%: $45,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,390 | $13.65 | |
| 25th | $30,190 | $14.51 | |
| Median | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| 75th | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 90th | $45,040 | $21.65 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,800 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $44,680 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 35. New Hampshire | $34,990 |
| 36. Missouri | $34,790 |
| 37. Idaho | $34,080 |
| 38. North Carolina | $33,780 |
| 39. Texas | $32,040 |
| 40. South Carolina | $30,400 |
| 41. Kentucky | $29,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $16.24 ($33,780 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $33,780 against $41,670 nationally, 19% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for substitute teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays substitute teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $45,800 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.