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Business Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in North Carolina
- Wilmington$155,190
- Greenville$120,110
- Raleigh$119,530
- Greensboro$97,790
- Charlotte$92,080
- Fayetteville$87,750
- Durham$78,830
- Asheville$70,260
- Hickory$67,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $155,190 | $187,380 | $87,220 | $111,655 | 96 |
| Greenville | $120,110 | $140,490 | $66,040 | $89,044 | 88 |
| Raleigh | $119,530 | $103,820 | $64,490 | $88,659 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $97,790 | $84,330 | $66,830 | $74,232 | 93 |
| Charlotte | $92,080 | $74,530 | $45,470 | $70,443 | 97 |
| Fayetteville | $87,750 | $79,660 | $63,020 | $67,570 | 92 |
| Durham | $78,830 | $79,390 | $48,120 | $61,650 | 98 |
| Asheville | $70,260 | $64,260 | $37,600 | $55,963 | 97 |
| Hickory | $67,480 | $63,840 | $53,520 | $54,118 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
More about pay in North Carolina
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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