For 47 North Carolina Masters Colleges, the average faculty salary is $63,893 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $76,269 at North Carolina Masters Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $70,295 at North Carolina Masters Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $64,695 at North Carolina Masters Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $53,728 at North Carolina Masters Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $57,623 at North Carolina Masters Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $62,612 at North Carolina Masters Colleges.
North Carolina Masters Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at North Carolina Masters 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 |
| Barton CollegeWilson, NC | $60,188 | $69,960 | $62,047 | $56,563 | $40,667 | - | - |
| Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, NC | $63,268 | $73,696 | $60,372 | $65,443 | $35,513 | $19,352 | - |
| Brevard CollegeBrevard, NC | $54,475 | $62,269 | $54,509 | $52,308 | - | - | - |
| Cabarrus College of Health SciencesConcord, NC | $72,732 | - | $81,919 | $76,848 | $65,373 | - | $50,389 |
| Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC | $83,025 | $104,055 | $79,296 | $78,350 | $63,996 | $51,036 | $114,750 |
| Catawba CollegeSalisbury, NC | $78,091 | $93,654 | $80,007 | $72,002 | $47,267 | - | - |
| Chowan UniversityMurfreesboro, NC | $63,111 | $73,292 | $68,845 | $53,986 | $47,333 | - | - |
| Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC | $77,770 | $95,529 | $81,061 | $72,820 | - | $60,664 | - |
| Elon UniversityElon, NC | $94,816 | $122,047 | $97,500 | $85,374 | $60,629 | $75,448 | - |
| Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC | $85,312 | $96,463 | $85,111 | $90,814 | $71,381 | $69,830 | $67,766 |
| Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, NC | $66,017 | $74,133 | $67,651 | $58,377 | $49,441 | - | - |
| Greensboro CollegeGreensboro, NC | $55,423 | $62,059 | $52,930 | $53,743 | $52,558 | - | $42,120 |
| Guilford CollegeGreensboro, NC | $63,043 | $76,251 | $68,828 | $52,852 | - | - | - |
| Heritage Bible CollegeDunn, NC | $16,875 | $16,875 | - | - | - | - | - |
| High Point UniversityHigh Point, NC | $81,168 | $115,368 | $90,962 | $75,767 | $56,355 | $75,000 | - |
| Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NC | $70,253 | $79,171 | $72,502 | $70,084 | $50,776 | - | - |
| Lees-McRae CollegeBanner Elk, NC | $55,346 | $66,506 | $57,091 | $53,425 | $47,941 | - | - |
| Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory, NC | $69,906 | $80,231 | $70,861 | $64,292 | $61,650 | - | $58,500 |
| Livingstone CollegeSalisbury, NC | $51,531 | $56,515 | $64,599 | $52,789 | $39,434 | - | - |
| Mars Hill UniversityMars Hill, NC | $53,226 | $58,244 | $53,742 | $51,703 | $41,187 | - | - |
| Meredith CollegeRaleigh, NC | $68,912 | $78,343 | $66,547 | $61,532 | $69,399 | - | $75,056 |
| Methodist UniversityFayetteville, NC | $77,847 | $92,371 | $80,307 | $69,536 | $47,110 | - | - |
| Montreat CollegeMontreat, NC | $57,450 | $55,478 | $60,697 | $57,033 | $60,000 | - | - |
| University of Mount OliveMount Olive, NC | $63,245 | $72,092 | $59,469 | $61,206 | $59,963 | - | $58,500 |
| University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville, NC | $82,385 | $98,286 | $88,733 | $79,852 | - | $60,841 | - |
| 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 Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount, NC | $59,329 | $63,502 | $61,780 | $56,427 | $49,353 | - | - |
| University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke, NC | $78,476 | $97,339 | $80,257 | $76,640 | $56,124 | $58,503 | - |
| Pfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer, NC | $69,613 | $82,081 | $70,812 | $63,599 | - | - | - |
| Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $78,844 | $98,154 | $76,950 | $69,788 | $70,309 | $52,562 | - |
| Saint Augustine's UniversityRaleigh, NC | $59,257 | $59,983 | $62,063 | $59,240 | $49,333 | - | - |
| Salem CollegeWinston-Salem, NC | $58,526 | $60,022 | $56,529 | $60,803 | - | - | - |
| Shaw UniversityRaleigh, NC | $45,458 | - | $50,946 | $45,234 | $42,613 | - | - |
| St. Andrews UniversityLaurinburg, NC | $44,660 | $63,750 | $46,330 | $44,850 | $35,438 | - | - |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest, NC | $76,740 | $90,327 | $60,265 | $56,161 | - | - | - |
| Warren Wilson CollegeSwannanoa, NC | $56,517 | $61,226 | $57,731 | $54,479 | $44,065 | - | - |
| Wingate UniversityWingate, NC | $73,425 | $87,950 | $74,399 | $71,585 | $47,611 | - | - |
| Carolina Christian CollegeWinston Salem, NC | $22,500 | $22,500 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| Hood Theological SeminarySalisbury, NC | $43,934 | $65,885 | $61,332 | - | - | - | $30,817 |
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological SeminaryCharlotte, NC | $27,053 | $27,053 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shepherds Theological SeminaryCary, NC | $69,334 | $81,202 | $54,000 | $55,366 | - | - | - |
| Manna UniversityFayetteville, NC | $9,482 | $9,482 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | $48,662 | $63,000 | - | $46,569 | - | $43,500 | - |
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