SOC 25-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC · 10 metro areas compared
At $44,680, median pay for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Fayetteville, NC tracks the national median of $41,670 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,680, median pay for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Fayetteville, NC tracks the national median of $41,670 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $33,290 and $45,040. The lowest tenth earn under $28,480, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,040.
Employment stands at 720, or 5.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Greensboro leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,370. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 227th of 329 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,480 | −31.7% |
| 25th | $33,290 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $44,680 | +7.2% |
| 75th | $45,040 | +8.1% |
| 90th | $45,040 | +8.1% |
| Mean | $40,400 | −3.0% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greensboro | $44,370 | 1,320 | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $35,510 | 1,860 | |
| 3 | Durham | $35,190 | 1,280 | |
| 4 | Asheville | $34,060 | 540 | |
| 5 | Wilmington | $33,780 | 880 | |
| 6 | Hickory | $33,220 | 1,060 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | $32,010 | 2,570 | |
| 8 | Pinehurst | $31,960 | 90 | |
| 9 | Winston-Salem | $31,470 | 2,370 | |
| 10 | Jacksonville | $31,130 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $44,680 goes as far as $47,381 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,381US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,680 a year, 7.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,480 to $45,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 720 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greensboro, at $44,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Fayetteville, NC?
The median annual wage is $44,680, or $21.48 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 $41,670, so pay in Fayetteville, NC is 7.2% 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 Fayetteville, NC earns more than $45,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,480 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 Greensboro, at $44,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 720 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.
Explore related data