How much does a preschool teacher make in North Carolina?
$35,710a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in North Carolina. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.17
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,700Median: $35,710Highest 10%: $47,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,700 | $13.80 | |
| 25th | $30,700 | $14.76 | |
| Median | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| 75th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 90th | $47,530 | $22.85 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $33,260 |
| Greenville, NC | $33,130 |
| Hickory, NC | $32,970 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $31,320 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $30,280 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $30,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 35. Missouri | $36,090 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $36,050 |
| 37. Florida | $35,860 |
| 38. North Carolina | $35,710 |
| 39. Ohio | $35,180 |
| 40. Utah | $35,010 |
| 41. South Carolina | $34,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $17.17 ($35,710 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $35,710 against $38,140 nationally, 6% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for preschool teacher pay?
North Carolina ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays preschool teachers the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $36,600 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.