SOC 25-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — Charlotte
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · 7 metro areas compared
In Charlotte, NC the median wage is $60,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Charlotte, NC the median wage is $60,140. That is 9.3% lower than the national median of $66,270. Pay ranges from under $48,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,420 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,310 to $61,980.
Employment stands at 710, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Raleigh records the highest median at $59,650. Of the 660 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 317th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,730 | −26.5% |
| 25th | $51,310 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $60,140 | −9.3% |
| 75th | $61,980 | −6.5% |
| 90th | $77,420 | +16.8% |
| Mean | $60,880 | −8.1% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh | $59,650 | 520 | |
| 2 | Hickory | $58,610 | 40 | |
| 3 | Durham | $57,390 | 140 | |
| 4 | Winston-Salem | $56,260 | 180 | |
| 5 | Wilmington | $56,130 | 80 | |
| 6 | Fayetteville | $55,230 | 110 | |
| 7 | Rocky Mount | $54,390 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charlotte run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $60,140 goes as far as $63,775 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,775US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,140 a year, 9.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,730 to $77,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 710 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Raleigh, at $59,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Charlotte, NC?
The median annual wage is $60,140, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,270, so pay in Charlotte, NC is 9.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Charlotte, NC earns more than $77,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,730 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Raleigh, at $59,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 710 jobs in this occupation in Charlotte, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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