For 17 North Carolina Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $89,844 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $114,835 at North Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $91,935 at North Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $83,591 at North Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $71,580 at North Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $67,004 at North Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $58,759 at North Carolina Public Colleges.
North Carolina Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at North Carolina Public Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC | $83,449 | $107,423 | $90,864 | $80,906 | $81,060 | $55,686 | $69,173 |
| East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC | $86,484 | $109,132 | $89,728 | $78,448 | $60,962 | - | $45,978 |
| Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC | $77,770 | $95,529 | $81,061 | $72,820 | - | $60,664 | - |
| Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC | $85,312 | $96,463 | $85,111 | $90,814 | $71,381 | $69,830 | $67,766 |
| North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC | $95,613 | $121,631 | $93,003 | $88,942 | $88,659 | $68,025 | $64,430 |
| University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville, NC | $82,385 | $98,286 | $88,733 | $79,852 | - | $60,841 | - |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | $136,550 | $176,707 | $117,466 | $100,273 | $79,083 | $119,879 | $61,875 |
| University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $106,799 | $137,471 | $105,181 | $95,098 | - | $69,959 | - |
| University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC | $87,777 | $114,924 | $92,604 | $83,268 | $89,228 | $56,013 | $49,934 |
| North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC | $86,065 | $115,111 | $91,394 | $82,020 | $59,562 | $58,227 | $60,395 |
| University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston Salem, NC | $80,930 | $93,094 | $83,059 | $73,964 | - | - | $60,567 |
| North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC | $116,376 | $149,485 | $112,258 | $93,678 | - | $63,024 | $35,206 |
| University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC | $90,363 | $114,632 | $92,157 | $87,885 | $85,450 | $61,945 | - |
| University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke, NC | $78,476 | $97,339 | $80,257 | $76,640 | $56,124 | $58,503 | - |
| Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | $83,537 | $101,107 | $86,342 | $75,256 | $59,659 | $68,450 | $63,313 |
| Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC | $81,749 | $109,028 | $81,745 | $77,595 | $56,208 | - | - |
| Carolinas College of Health SciencesCharlotte, NC | $67,712 | - | - | - | - | - | $67,712 |
Highest Faculty Salary in North Carolina
- Duke University $172,945
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill $136,550
- Davidson College $117,298
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh $116,376
- Wake Forest University $114,071
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte $106,799
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte $95,738
- North Carolina A & T State University $95,613
- Elon University $94,816
- University of North Carolina Wilmington $90,363