Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary is $73,860 a year. About 730 people work in this job there.

$73,860Median yearly pay

$60,170–$83,640Middle half of workers, yearly

730People in this job in North Carolina

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($77,270). North Carolina ranks 18th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary in North Carolina

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$49,830
25% of workers	$60,170
Half of workers (median)	$73,860
75% of workers	$83,640
90% of workers	$103,680

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Durham-Chapel Hill	$79,030	80
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$73,450	80
Raleigh-Cary	$65,400	150

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in North Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,220
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,390
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,400
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,050
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,700
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,260
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,660
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,600

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.