How much does a teacher and instructor make in North Carolina?
$50,000a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in North Carolina. That is $24.04 an hour or $4,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.04
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,780Median: $50,000Highest 10%: $92,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| 25th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| Median | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 75th | $65,940 | $31.70 | |
| 90th | $92,540 | $44.49 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $82,530 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $77,210 |
| Durham, NC | $62,560 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,700 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $50,000 |
| Burlington, NC | $49,710 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 43. Florida | $51,730 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $51,580 |
| 45. Texas | $51,120 |
| 46. North Carolina | $50,000 |
| 47. Tennessee | $50,000 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,960 |
| 49. Montana | $48,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.04 ($50,000 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $50,000 against $66,140 nationally, 24% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for teacher and instructor pay?
North Carolina ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays teacher and instructors the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $82,530 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.