SOC 25-1124 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Raleigh
Raleigh-Cary, NC · 2 metro areas compared
In Raleigh, NC the median wage is $64,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Raleigh, NC the median wage is $64,490. That is 18.7% lower than the national median of $79,350. Pay ranges from under $42,790 at the tenth percentile to more than $106,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,810 to $85,360.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Durham records the highest median at $63,940. Of the 571 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 235th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,790 | −46.1% |
| 25th | $51,810 | −34.7% |
| Median (50th) | $64,490 | −18.7% |
| 75th | $85,360 | +7.6% |
| 90th | $106,150 | +33.8% |
| Mean | $72,930 | −8.1% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Raleigh run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $64,490 goes as far as $68,388 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,388US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,490 a year, 18.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,790 to $106,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $63,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Raleigh, NC?
The median annual wage is $64,490, 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 $79,350, so pay in Raleigh, NC is 18.7% 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 Raleigh, NC earns more than $106,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,790 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 Durham, at $63,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Raleigh, 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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