Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,470 or more. The middle half of biological science teachers, postsecondary in Winston-Salem earn between $63,370 and $82,670.
- $59K10th
- $63K25th
- $76KMedian
- $83K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,850 | $6,904 | — |
| Median | $76,410 | $6,368 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,370 | $5,281 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,670 | $6,889 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Biological science teachers, postsecondary in Winston-Salem earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($87,520) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($102,840). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $84,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $82,850 | $76,410 | $59,290 | $101,470 | 90 |
| North Carolina | $87,520 | $77,700 | $51,490 | $136,020 | 1,960 |
| United States | $102,840 | $84,620 | $52,150 | $169,900 | 50,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $82,850, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $64,318 a year, or $5,360 a month and $2,474 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for biological science teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $82,850 buys what about $90,012 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 3rd of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($113,480).
- Raleigh$113,480
- Wilmington$94,750
- Winston-Salem$82,850
- Charlotte$81,060
- Greensboro$75,590
- Asheville$63,670
- Hickory$60,320
All Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for biological science teachers, postsecondary
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,570).
- San Diego, CA$182,570
- San Jose, CA$164,630
- Riverside, CA$156,420
- San Francisco, CA$155,150
- Boston, MA$149,570
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Winston-Salem: questions
What is the entry-level biological science teachers, postsecondary salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $64,318 a year ($5,360 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,850.
Do biological science teachers, postsecondary earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($102,840).
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 25-1042; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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