Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in North Carolina (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in North Carolina, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
North Carolina Median
$41,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#32 of 51
9,320 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in North Carolina?

Self-Enrichment Teachers in North Carolina take home a median of $41,710 annually — roughly $20.05 an hour — which runs 11% below the national median of $46,800.

Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $25,420 while the top 10% make $76,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $30,650 and $60,510 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in North Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$25,420$12.22
25th percentile (early career)$30,650$14.74
50th percentile (median)$41,710$20.05
75th percentile (experienced)$60,510$29.09
90th percentile (top earners)$76,490$36.77

How North Carolina compares

North Carolina ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in North Carolina

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare North Carolina pay ($41,710) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in North Carolina?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in North Carolina is $41,710 per year, or about $20.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $25,420 at the entry level to $76,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 11% less than the national median of $46,800. North Carolina ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $41,710 a year. About 9,320 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in North Carolina. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.