Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,500 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,040
90th percentile $97,500
Employed locally 230
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,040
    25th
    $60,140
    50th (median)
    $80,500
    75th
    $81,080
    90th
    $97,500

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,160
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Western North Carolina is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Western North Carolina is 11.7% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,040 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,140.