How much does a teacher and instructor make in Winston-Salem?
$47,230a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $22.71 an hour or $3,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.71
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 211 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,270Median: $47,230Highest 10%: $69,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,270 | $15.51 | |
| 25th | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| Median | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| 75th | $58,350 | $28.05 | |
| 90th | $69,750 | $33.53 |
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 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,050 |
| Raleigh, NC | $47,400 |
| Wilmington, NC | $47,030 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $46,600 |
| Hickory, NC | $45,970 |
| Greensboro, NC | $45,520 |
Related jobs in Winston-Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,800 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $95,020 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,450 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $76,410 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $75,830 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $74,890 |
| Education Teacher | $66,160 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $64,690 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $63,980 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $60,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Winston-Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $22.71 ($47,230 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?
No: $47,230 against $66,140 nationally, 29% less.
How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $50,000, so Winston-Salem pays 6% less.
Where does Winston-Salem rank for teacher and instructor pay?
211 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,750 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.