How much does a teacher and instructor make in Charlotte?
$49,050a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.58
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,540Median: $49,050Highest 10%: $74,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 25th | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| Median | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 75th | $61,650 | $29.64 | |
| 90th | $74,640 | $35.88 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $82,530 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $77,210 |
| Durham, NC | $62,560 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,700 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $50,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $47,400 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $47,230 |
| Wilmington, NC | $47,030 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $46,600 |
| Hickory, NC | $45,970 |
| Greensboro, NC | $45,520 |
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 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,350 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $78,250 |
| Psychology Teacher | $78,210 |
| Political Science Teacher | $77,870 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $76,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $23.58 ($49,050 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $49,050 against $66,140 nationally, 26% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $50,000, so Charlotte pays 2% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for teacher and instructor pay?
196 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,640 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.