📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Mathematics Professor Salary in North Carolina (2026)

North Carolina · 9.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$83,301
per year
Median
$71,990
per year
Hourly
$40.05
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$47,900
25th Percentile — Junior$69,986
50th Percentile — Median$71,990
75th Percentile — Senior$119,679
90th Percentile — Top Earners$140,582
💡 Top-earning Mathematics Professors in North Carolina make up to $140,582 per year. The job market in North Carolina is rated strong, with key industries including Technology, Finance, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$72.6k
2021
$74.6k
2022
$76.7k
2023
$78.8k
2024
$81.0k
2025
$83.3k
2026
📈 Mathematics Professor salaries in North Carolina have followed the national trend with 2.8% annual growth. The strong presence in North Carolina's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Mathematics Professor Salary by City in North Carolina
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Charlotte $79,969 -4.0% Medium
Raleigh $81,635 -2.0% Medium
Greensboro $74,971 -10.0% Medium
Durham $80,802 -3.0% Medium
Winston-Salem $72,472 -13.0% Medium
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Mathematics Professor Job Market in North Carolina
Key factors affecting compensation

North Carolina is home to a strong job market for Mathematics Professors. The state's key industries — Technology, Finance, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $83,301 per year, North Carolina's Mathematics Professor salaries are 9.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in North Carolina (index: 0.91) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in North Carolina can expect to earn $47,900–$69,986, while experienced Mathematics Professors can command $119,679–$140,582.

Looking ahead, the Mathematics Professor profession in North Carolina is projected to grow at 2.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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  • The average Mathematics Professor salary in North Carolina is $83,301 per year in 2026, which is 9.0% below the national average of $91,540.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Mathematics Professors the highest wages in North Carolina due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • North Carolina has a strong job market with major industries in Technology, Finance, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Mathematics Professor employment.
  • At $83,301/year, North Carolina Mathematics Professor salaries are 9.0% lower than the national average of $91,540/year.