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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in North Carolina
- Wilmington$94,630
- Greensboro$75,660
- Charlotte$71,510
- Raleigh$67,940
- Fayetteville$67,730
- Winston-Salem$62,290
- Asheville$62,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $94,630 | $106,070 | $64,840 | $72,135 | 96 |
| Greensboro | $75,660 | $75,150 | $59,780 | $59,547 | 93 |
| Charlotte | $71,510 | $69,750 | $46,340 | $56,793 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $67,940 | $56,770 | $41,030 | $54,424 | 98 |
| Fayetteville | $67,730 | $66,560 | $61,610 | $54,284 | 92 |
| Winston-Salem | $62,290 | $66,160 | $37,320 | $50,253 | 92 |
| Asheville | $62,100 | $62,790 | $38,720 | $50,108 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 25-1081.
- 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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