How much does a teacher and instructor make in Fayetteville?
$77,210a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $37.12 an hour or $6,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.12
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,780Median: $77,210Highest 10%: $117,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 25th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| Median | $77,210 | $37.12 | |
| 75th | $98,700 | $47.45 | |
| 90th | $117,200 | $56.35 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $82,530 |
| Durham, NC | $62,560 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,700 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $50,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,050 |
| 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 Fayetteville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $82,010 |
| Business Teacher | $79,660 |
| 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 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $37.12 ($77,210 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
Yes: $77,210 against $66,140 nationally, 17% more.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $50,000, so Fayetteville pays 54% more.
Where does Fayetteville rank for teacher and instructor pay?
56 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,200 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.