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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in North Carolina
- Wilmington$102,170
- Raleigh$90,850
- Greenville$86,100
- Charlotte$81,010
- Greensboro$75,550
- Asheville$63,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $102,170 | $105,420 | $75,750 | $77,139 | 96 |
| Raleigh | $90,850 | $80,190 | $62,210 | $69,627 | 98 |
| Greenville | $86,100 | $86,110 | $64,940 | $66,475 | 88 |
| Charlotte | $81,010 | $78,210 | $61,660 | $63,097 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $75,550 | $78,950 | $65,020 | $59,474 | 93 |
| Asheville | $63,880 | $63,560 | $53,040 | $51,467 | 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 25-1066.
- 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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