History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in North Carolina

History teachers, postsecondary in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $79,200 a year) and the least in Raleigh ($76,600), across the 2 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the history teachers, postsecondary average at $80,150 and the median at $75,070 for 720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,580.

History Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$79,200
Raleigh$76,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$79,200	$67,590	$45,460	$61,896	97
Raleigh	$76,600	$78,640	$51,710	$60,170	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

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 25-1125.
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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