How much does a kindergarten teacher make in North Carolina?
$53,180a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in North Carolina. That is $25.57 an hour or $4,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.57
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,760Median: $53,180Highest 10%: $63,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| 25th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| Median | $53,180 | $25.57 | |
| 75th | $59,530 | $28.62 | |
| 90th | $63,620 | $30.59 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,580 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,980 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,950 |
| Raleigh, NC | $57,410 |
| Greenville, NC | $56,160 |
| Hickory, NC | $54,520 |
| Greensboro, NC | $53,310 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $53,050 |
| Burlington, NC | $52,460 |
| Durham, NC | $50,320 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $48,980 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $47,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 37. Tennessee | $58,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $56,670 |
| 39. Missouri | $56,590 |
| 40. North Carolina | $53,180 |
| 41. Hawaii | $53,160 |
| 42. Louisiana | $53,130 |
| 43. Arizona | $52,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $25.57 ($53,180 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $53,180 against $62,680 nationally, 15% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $78,580 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.