Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #41 of 50 · NC
24.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,220 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $33,780
Employment 20,360
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,390P25 $30,190 Median $33,780P75 $37,760P90 $45,040
About 80% of substitute teachers, short-terms in North Carolina earn between $28,390 and $45,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in North Carolina is $35,220, about 24.1% below the U.S. average ($46,420). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | $44,680 | $40,400 | 720 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $44,370 | $40,390 | 1,320 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $35,510 | $37,800 | 1,860 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $35,190 | $34,800 | 1,280 |
| Asheville, NC | $34,060 | $36,120 | 540 |
| Wilmington, NC | $33,780 | $36,020 | 880 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $33,220 | $33,450 | 1,060 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $32,350 | $31,660 | 1,260 |