Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for education administrators, postsecondary is $48.59 an hour ($101,060 a year). About 7,390 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($104,590). North Carolina ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, postsecondary in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.00 | $64,490 |
| 25% of workers | $38.37 | $79,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.59 | $101,060 |
| 75% of workers | $65.22 | $135,660 |
| 90% of workers | $89.01 | $185,140 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $111,510 | 300 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $108,770 | 0 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $105,180 | 380 |
| Wilmington | $103,000 | 250 |
| Winston-Salem | $101,770 | 360 |
| Asheville | $97,730 | 160 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $93,720 | 990 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $84,050 | 170 |
| Rocky Mount | $79,560 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education administrators, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,500 openings a year (BLS)
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