Economics Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $108,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $222,620 or more. The middle half of economics teachers, postsecondary in Raleigh earn between $137,420 and $179,800.
- $109K10th
- $137K25th
- $137KMedian
- $180K75th
- $223K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $156,620 | $13,052 | — |
| Median | $137,420 | $11,452 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $137,420 | $11,452 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $179,800 | $14,983 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Economics teachers, postsecondary in Raleigh earn 19% more than the North Carolina average ($131,590) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($138,850). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $123,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $156,620 | $137,420 | $108,640 | $222,620 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $131,590 | $114,200 | $53,890 | $219,260 | 490 |
| United States | $138,850 | $123,920 | $64,060 | $224,200 | 11,560 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $156,620, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $112,575 a year, or $9,381 a month and $4,330 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for economics teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $156,620 buys what about $159,561 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Raleigh$156,620
- Charlotte$105,780
All Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for economics teachers, postsecondary
Ann Arbor, MI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($234,120).
- Ann Arbor, MI$234,120
- Boston, MA$206,420
- Lexington, KY$205,000
- College Station, TX$190,330
- Santa Maria, CA$182,030
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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Raleigh: questions
What is the entry-level economics teachers, postsecondary salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $108,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $137,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economics teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $112,575 a year ($9,381 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $156,620.
Do economics teachers, postsecondary earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($138,850).
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 25-1063; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 16.1%.
- 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 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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