How much does a middle school teacher make in North Carolina?
$52,010a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in North Carolina. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,334 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,660Median: $52,010Highest 10%: $61,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,660 | $21.47 | |
| 25th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $52,010 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $59,110 | $28.42 | |
| 90th | $61,770 | $29.70 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $65,300 |
| Charlotte, NC | $59,110 |
| Asheville, NC | $57,510 |
| Raleigh, NC | $57,330 |
| Greensboro, NC | $56,800 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $54,720 |
| Greenville, NC | $54,590 |
| Wilmington, NC | $52,310 |
| Hickory, NC | $51,970 |
| Durham, NC | $51,340 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $49,080 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $47,830 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $47,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 45. Florida | $58,940 |
| 46. Louisiana | $58,760 |
| 47. West Virginia | $57,210 |
| 48. North Carolina | $52,010 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,980 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,790 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $25.00 ($52,010 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $52,010 against $64,370 nationally, 19% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for middle school teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays middle school teachers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $65,300 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.