How much does an elementary school teacher make in North Carolina?
$54,930a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in North Carolina. That is $26.41 an hour or $4,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.41
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 42,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,570Median: $54,930Highest 10%: $62,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 25th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| Median | $54,930 | $26.41 | |
| 75th | $59,730 | $28.72 | |
| 90th | $62,590 | $30.09 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,380 |
| Raleigh, NC | $60,170 |
| Greensboro, NC | $59,730 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,680 |
| Burlington, NC | $56,740 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $56,510 |
| Greenville, NC | $55,490 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $54,350 |
| Durham, NC | $51,400 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $50,540 |
| Asheville, NC | $50,080 |
| Hickory, NC | $49,540 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $49,240 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $48,670 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $48,370 |
| Wilmington, NC | $48,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 43. Arizona | $56,590 |
| 44. Kansas | $56,450 |
| 45. West Virginia | $55,630 |
| 46. North Carolina | $54,930 |
| 47. Arkansas | $52,700 |
| 48. Missouri | $50,910 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $26.41 ($54,930 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $54,930 against $63,970 nationally, 14% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for elementary school teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays elementary school teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $63,380 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.