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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in North Carolina
- Asheville$83,030
- Raleigh$80,240
- Winston-Salem$76,420
- Charlotte$75,180
- Greensboro$69,120
- Burlington$67,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $83,030 | $76,230 | $47,980 | $64,437 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $80,240 | $75,210 | $48,370 | $62,586 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $76,420 | $75,830 | $61,340 | $60,051 | 92 |
| Charlotte | $75,180 | $78,350 | $51,140 | $59,228 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $69,120 | $64,820 | $49,480 | $55,207 | 93 |
| Burlington | $67,340 | $61,980 | $61,980 | $54,026 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 25-1199.
- 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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