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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in North Carolina
- Wilmington$48,980
- Greensboro$48,050
- Hickory$44,220
- Raleigh$43,970
- Charlotte$42,870
- Greenville$38,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $48,980 | $47,430 | $47,430 | $40,090 | 96 |
| Greensboro | $48,050 | $50,050 | $39,510 | $39,380 | 93 |
| Hickory | $44,220 | $39,910 | $28,260 | $36,455 | 88 |
| Raleigh | $43,970 | $39,140 | $33,450 | $36,264 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $42,870 | $43,490 | $31,660 | $35,424 | 97 |
| Greenville | $38,950 | $36,660 | $32,240 | $32,431 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in other states
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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 25-9044.
- 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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