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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) Salary in North Carolina

Education Administrators (Postsecondary) in North Carolina earn a median of $101,060 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$101,060
vs. U.S. median
−3% ($104,590)
Rank among states
34 of 51
Jobs in the state
7,390

Pay range in North Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,490; the top 10% earn over $185,140. Nationally the range is $64,560 to $215,620.

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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) pay in North Carolina

How much do education administrators (postsecondary) make in North Carolina?

The median is $101,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,490 and the top 10% earn over $185,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Carolina a good state for education administrators (postsecondary)?

On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $104,590). 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