How much does a teaching assistant make in North Carolina?
$50,050a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in North Carolina. That is $24.06 an hour or $4,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.06
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,130Median: $50,050Highest 10%: $73,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,130 | $15.93 | |
| 25th | $39,510 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $50,050 | $24.06 | |
| 75th | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 90th | $73,980 | $35.57 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $51,230 |
| Greensboro, NC | $50,050 |
| Wilmington, NC | $47,430 |
| Charlotte, NC | $43,490 |
| Hickory, NC | $39,910 |
| Raleigh, NC | $39,140 |
| Greenville, NC | $36,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 5. Minnesota | $53,380 |
| 6. Utah | $52,300 |
| 7. Washington | $50,460 |
| 8. North Carolina | $50,050 |
| 9. North Dakota | $49,960 |
| 10. Oklahoma | $49,920 |
| 11. Virginia | $49,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.06 ($50,050 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $50,050 against $42,910 nationally, 17% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for teaching assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 8 of 45 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays teaching assistants the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $51,230 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.