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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #36 of 51 · NC
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in North Carolina earn between $28,700 and $47,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in North Carolina is $37,340, about 13.2% below the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $36,600 | $38,320 | 1,290 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $36,480 | $39,000 | 4,570 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,030 | $37,930 | 3,780 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,890 | $38,390 | 610 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $35,710 | $36,230 | 1,390 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $35,480 | $42,690 | 940 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $35,380 | $35,290 | 1,030 |
| Wilmington, NC | $34,880 | $36,490 | 740 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in North Carolina?
The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in North Carolina is $35,710 per year (mean $37,340), and about 80% earn between $28,700 and $47,530.
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in North Carolina?
Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $37,340 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is North Carolina a high-paying state for preschool teachers, except special education?
North Carolina ranks #36 of 51 states for preschool teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $37,340 is about 13.2% below the U.S. average of $43,030.
Which metro areas in North Carolina pay preschool teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for preschool teachers, except special education are Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($36,600), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($36,480), Raleigh-Cary, NC ($36,030), by median annual wage.
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