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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in North Carolina
- Fayetteville$74,220
- Durham$70,350
- Greenville$68,320
- Raleigh$65,890
- Greensboro$63,700
- Goldsboro$63,680
- Asheville$63,390
- Winston-Salem$62,810
- Charlotte$60,620
- Hickory$59,540
- Jacksonville$58,270
- Wilmington$57,440
- Rocky Mount$57,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $74,220 | $82,010 | $64,790 | $58,591 | 92 |
| Durham | $70,350 | $66,290 | $53,240 | $56,023 | 98 |
| Greenville | $68,320 | $64,700 | $52,470 | $54,676 | 88 |
| Raleigh | $65,890 | $66,060 | $58,240 | $53,002 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $63,700 | $61,170 | $49,150 | $51,330 | 93 |
| Goldsboro | $63,680 | $64,440 | $52,670 | $51,315 | 88 |
| Asheville | $63,390 | $61,470 | $48,660 | $51,093 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $62,810 | $64,690 | $50,190 | $50,650 | 92 |
| Charlotte | $60,620 | $60,380 | $50,240 | $48,978 | 97 |
| Hickory | $59,540 | $62,380 | $53,050 | $48,153 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $58,270 | $62,940 | $48,540 | $47,184 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $57,440 | $62,060 | $48,030 | $46,550 | 96 |
| Rocky Mount | $57,360 | $52,010 | $50,020 | $46,489 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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 25-1194.
- 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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