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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in North Carolina
- Winston-Salem$130,330
- Greensboro$130,270
- Greenville$130,260
- Raleigh$125,100
- Wilmington$113,070
- Asheville$110,810
- Charlotte$110,390
- Rocky Mount$87,740
- Hickory$87,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $130,330 | $101,770 | $79,050 | $95,655 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $130,270 | $105,180 | $81,840 | $95,616 | 93 |
| Greenville | $130,260 | $111,510 | $85,840 | $95,610 | 88 |
| Raleigh | $125,100 | $108,770 | $84,130 | $92,289 | 98 |
| Wilmington | $113,070 | $103,000 | $80,240 | $84,372 | 96 |
| Asheville | $110,810 | $97,730 | $79,740 | $82,872 | 97 |
| Charlotte | $110,390 | $93,720 | $77,450 | $82,594 | 97 |
| Rocky Mount | $87,740 | $79,560 | $77,880 | $67,563 | 88 |
| Hickory | $87,500 | $84,050 | $69,780 | $67,404 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other states
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 11-9033.
- 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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