Physics Teachers Salary in North Carolina
Physics Teachers in North Carolina earn a median of $87,370 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($100,310)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,890; the top 10% earn over $143,460. Nationally the range is $60,200 to $177,850.
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- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,080 median in North Carolina
Physics Teachers pay in North Carolina
How much do physics teachers make in North Carolina?
The median is $87,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,890 and the top 10% earn over $143,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for physics teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 47 (−13% vs. the national median of $100,310). Living costs are not included.