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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #48 of 51 · NC
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in North Carolina earn between $45,570 and $62,590. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in North Carolina is $54,070, about 25.6% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,170 | $59,510 | 5,830 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $59,730 | $56,580 | 2,590 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,680 | $58,400 | 10,770 |
| Burlington, NC | $56,740 | $54,310 | 670 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $56,510 | $54,330 | 2,220 |
| Greenville, NC | $55,490 | $53,550 | 740 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $54,350 | $52,450 | 1,490 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $51,400 | $53,630 | 2,430 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in North Carolina?
The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in North Carolina is $54,930 per year (mean $54,070), and about 80% earn between $45,570 and $62,590.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in North Carolina?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,070 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is North Carolina a high-paying state for elementary school teachers, except special education?
North Carolina ranks #48 of 51 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $54,070 is about 25.6% below the U.S. average of $72,650.
Which metro areas in North Carolina pay elementary school teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for elementary school teachers, except special education are Raleigh-Cary, NC ($60,170), Greensboro-High Point, NC ($59,730), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($58,680), by median annual wage.
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