SOC 25-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — Greenville
Greenville, NC · 9 metro areas compared
In Greenville, NC the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $181,290 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greenville, NC the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $181,290 a year. That is 68.9% more than the national median of $107,310. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $105,970 and $382,370. The lowest tenth earn under $64,640, while the highest tenth earn more than $382,370.
The area has 700 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 6.05 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Durham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $125,510. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 289 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,640 | −39.8% |
| 25th | $105,970 | −1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $181,290 | +68.9% |
| 75th | $382,370 | +256.3% |
| 90th | $382,370 | +256.3% |
| Mean | $204,300 | +90.4% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $125,510 | — | |
| 2 | Wilmington | $109,430 | 130 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $106,350 | — | |
| 4 | Winston-Salem | $103,770 | — | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $82,330 | 310 | |
| 6 | Asheville | $76,230 | 150 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | $66,760 | 360 | |
| 8 | Hickory | $63,980 | 80 | |
| 9 | Rocky Mount | $56,900 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $181,290 goes as far as $192,248 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 79.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$181,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$192,248US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $181,290 a year, 68.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,640 to $382,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 700 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $125,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Greenville, NC?
The median annual wage is $181,290, 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 $107,310, so pay in Greenville, NC is 68.9% higher. 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 Greenville, NC earns more than $382,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,640 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 $125,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 700 jobs in this occupation in Greenville, 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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