SOC 25-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC · 8 metro areas compared
In Fayetteville, NC the median wage is $42,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fayetteville, NC the median wage is $42,850. That is 15.8% lower than the national median of $50,890. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $32,160 and $59,110. The lowest tenth earn under $30,350, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,320.
Employment stands at 270, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Wilmington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 234th of 329 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,350 | −40.4% |
| 25th | $32,160 | −36.8% |
| Median (50th) | $42,850 | −15.8% |
| 75th | $59,110 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $72,320 | +42.1% |
| Mean | $49,120 | −3.5% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | $56,620 | 80 | |
| 2 | Winston-Salem | $55,230 | 60 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $51,650 | 470 | |
| 4 | Greensboro | $48,770 | 200 | |
| 5 | Asheville | $47,580 | 60 | |
| 6 | Raleigh | $47,360 | — | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $44,030 | 130 | |
| 8 | Hickory | $36,870 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $42,850 goes as far as $45,440 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,440US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,850 a year, 15.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,350 to $72,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wilmington, at $56,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Fayetteville, NC?
The median annual wage is $42,850, or $20.60 per hour, 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 $50,890, so pay in Fayetteville, NC is 15.8% 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 Fayetteville, NC earns more than $72,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,350 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 Wilmington, at $56,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, 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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