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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in North Carolina

Also called: Ethnic Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in North Carolina earn a median of $66,470 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$66,470
vs. U.S. median
−22% ($85,020)
Rank among states
35 of 37
Jobs in the state
590

Pay range in North Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,470; the top 10% earn over $110,650. Nationally the range is $52,070 to $160,420.

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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary pay in North Carolina

How much do area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary make in North Carolina?

The median is $66,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,470 and the top 10% earn over $110,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Carolina a good state for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary?

On pay alone it ranks 35 of 37 (−22% vs. the national median of $85,020). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses