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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in North Carolina
- Wilmington$95,080
- Raleigh$79,990
- Greensboro$78,660
- Charlotte$73,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $95,080 | $86,010 | $86,010 | $72,434 | 96 |
| Raleigh | $79,990 | $75,460 | $52,330 | $62,420 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $78,660 | $82,110 | $62,750 | $61,538 | 93 |
| Charlotte | $73,060 | $66,890 | $45,470 | $57,821 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Sociology 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 25-1067.
- 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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