How much does a preschool teacher make in Fayetteville?
$33,260a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $15.99 an hour or $2,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.99
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 295 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,670Median: $33,260Highest 10%: $43,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,670 | $13.30 | |
| 25th | $28,930 | $13.91 | |
| Median | $33,260 | $15.99 | |
| 75th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 90th | $43,870 | $21.09 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Durham, NC | $36,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,480 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,330 |
| Raleigh, NC | $36,030 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,890 |
| Greensboro, NC | $35,710 |
| Wilmington, NC | $34,880 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $34,860 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $34,180 |
| Burlington, NC | $33,680 |
| Greenville, NC | $33,130 |
| Hickory, NC | $32,970 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $31,320 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $30,280 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $30,050 |
Related jobs in Fayetteville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $82,010 |
| Business Teacher | $79,660 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $77,210 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $72,090 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $59,440 |
| Special Education Teacher | $55,820 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $55,230 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 |
| Special Education Teacher | $53,100 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $49,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $15.99 ($33,260 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $33,260 against $38,140 nationally, 13% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $35,710, so Fayetteville pays 7% less.
Where does Fayetteville rank for preschool teacher pay?
295 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,870 or more.
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.